What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill renews funding through 2028 for a federal program called the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, which brings together four government agencies to study earthquakes, improve warning systems, and reduce earthquake damage. The bill adds new responsibilities to the program, such as preparing for secondary dangers caused by earthquakes like tsunamis and fires, and helping restore buildings and key infrastructure like water, electricity, and transportation systems after an earthquake. It also requires agencies to help public organizations identify and evaluate infrastructure that faces high earthquake risk. The bill specifically includes tribal governments in the program's activities.
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