The Earthquake Resilience Act requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology, working with FEMA, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey, to complete a comprehensive national earthquake risk assessment within two years of the bill's enactment. This assessment will evaluate how well communities across the country have strengthened their earthquake preparedness and identify remaining gaps in resilience efforts. The bill also updates the existing National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program to include new standards for helping communities recover services and infrastructure after earthquakes occur, rather than focusing solely on preventing damage. The legislation involves coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government representatives, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure a thorough understanding of earthquake risks nationwide. While the bill does not specify new funding amounts, it directs multiple federal agencies to collaborate on strengthening the nation's ability to withstand and recover from earthquakes.
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