Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011

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Introduced

18 November 2011

Last action

12 September 2012 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.

Summary

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters. Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research. Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan. National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. Designates NIST as the lead agency. Eliminates provisions providing for establishment of an Interagency Working Group and sets forth revised responsibilities of NIST and the other Program agencies: FEMA, NSF, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Revises provisions concerning establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan. Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction with provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, which shall oversee the planning and coordination of the Earthquake and Windstorm Programs and make proposals for planning and coordination of other federal research for natural hazard mitigation. Requires such Committee to develop and submit strategic plans, progress reports, and coordinated budgets for both such Programs. Requires the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council to submit a report on federal research, development, and technology transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural disasters.

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Timeline

18 November 2011
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural 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
18 November 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 November 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Source: Committee
29 November 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Source: Committee
1 December 2011
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
Source: Committee
1 December 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 December 2011
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
12 September 2012
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.
Source: Calendars
12 September 2012
Discharge
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Discharge
12 September 2012
Committee
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Committee
12 September 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I.
Source: Committee
12 September 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3479
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/3479
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