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H.R. 1184 (106th)

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Authorization Act of 1999

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Introduced

18 March 1999

Last action

22 April 1999 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]

Subjects

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10 February 2026

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Summary

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Authorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for earthquake hazards reduction for FY 2000 and 2001. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 and 2001 to the Secretary of the Interior for carrying out, through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responsibilities assigned under the Act, with specified amounts available for the Global Seismic Network and the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee. Makes specified amounts available for FY 2000 and 2001 for a related USGS grant program. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 2000 and 2001 for a USGS program to develop a prototype real-time seismic warning system. Authorizes appropriations under the Act for FY 2000 and 2001 for National Science Foundation (NSF) engineering and geosciences research and for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Repeals a provision regarding non-Federal cost sharing for supplemental funds. Requires the USGS Director to: (1) establish an Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring System to modernize, standardize, and stabilize the national, regional, and urban seismic monitoring systems in the United States into a coordinated system; and (2) transmit a five-year management plan for the System to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the NSF Director to establish a Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation that will upgrade, link, and integrate a system of geographically distributed experimental facilities for earthquake engineering testing of full-sized structures and their components and partial-scale physical models. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the USGS Director to establish a Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 March 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 March 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 April 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 19 April 1999

    Discharge

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  10. 19 April 1999

    Committee

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 April 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 19, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 19 April 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 106-99, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 April 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 106-99, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 20 April 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 142 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1184 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 April 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 April 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 95).

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 April 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 95).

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 April 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  20. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1184.

    Source: Floor

  21. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  22. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 142 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1184 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  24. 21 April 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 142. (consideration: CR H2219-2225)

    Source: Floor

  25. 21 April 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 142 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 22 April 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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