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This bill aims to enhance the United States' preparedness and resilience for potential earthquakes by requiring a comprehensive national risk assessment and updating the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Specifically, the bill mandates that within two years, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, working with several federal agencies including FEMA and the US Geological Survey, must submit a detailed report to congressional committees. This report will assess the progress communities have made in strengthening earthquake resilience and identify any remaining gaps. The bill also amends the existing Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act to expand the program's scope, including developing new standards and guidelines for post-earthquake recovery, focusing on restoring critical infrastructure services and establishing performance objectives that prioritize functional recovery and the ability to reoccupy buildings after an earthquake. Additionally, the bill calls for improving seismic monitoring by incorporating real-time global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and geodetic network data into existing regional seismic networks, which will help provide more accurate and timely information about earthquake risks and potential impacts.

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