119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 2568
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 conduct a comprehensive national earthquake risk assessment within two years of the bill's enactment. This assessment will evaluate how well communities have strengthened their ability to withstand earthquakes and identify remaining vulnerabilities in earthquake preparedness. The bill also updates the existing National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program to include new focus areas such as post-earthquake recovery standards for critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems, as well as improved coordination of earthquake monitoring networks using modern satellite technology. The legislation affects federal agencies responsible for disaster preparedness, state and local governments, tribal nations, and communities in earthquake-prone regions across the country. While the bill itself does not specify direct funding amounts, it requires these agencies to collaborate on assessment and standard-setting activities within the existing framework of federal earthquake research and disaster preparedness programs.