Search Results: keywords:"earthquake hazards reduction act of 1977"

  • S. 3606 — To reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    S. 3606 reauthorizes the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and aims to enhance earthquake preparedness and response in the United States. The bill updates existing provisions by focusing on improving earthquake early warning systems, performance evaluations of buildings, and structural...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3606 is a plan to make sure people and buildings are safer from earthquakes in the United States by giving money to improve warning systems and building checks, while different groups like states and tribes work together to help.

  • H. R. 9375 — To require an earthquake resilience risk assessment, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:636

    H. R. 9375 aims to enhance earthquake resilience in the United States by requiring a national risk assessment to identify progress and gaps in community earthquake preparedness. The bill mandates the participation of various federal agencies and stakeholders, including the National Institute...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there are superheroes helping prepare cities for when the ground shakes really hard, like in an earthquake. This bill wants to check how ready everyone is and make better plans for fixing things afterward, by having super-smart people and organizations work together.