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This bill reauthorizes and updates the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program by making several key improvements to earthquake preparedness and response. The bill expands the program's scope to include Tribal governments, enhances standards for earthquake-resistant buildings and infrastructure, and introduces new requirements for earthquake early warning systems. It directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to coordinate more closely with federal agencies like the Federal Communications Commission and NOAA to improve earthquake detection, forecasting, and alert systems. The bill mandates that earthquake alerts be broadcast rapidly in multiple languages and aims to expand early warning systems in high-risk areas. Additionally, the legislation authorizes appropriations of $83.4 million annually from fiscal year 2026 to 2030, with at least $30 million each year dedicated to completing the Advanced National Seismic System. The bill also requires the development of guidelines for post-earthquake recovery, including performance objectives for building reoccupancy and community service restoration, and calls for improved coordination between federal, state, local, and Tribal governments in earthquake hazard reduction efforts.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3168/all-info