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H.R. 3533 (101st)

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 Amendments Act

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Introduced

26 October 1989

Last action

24 October 1990 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1019.

Sponsors

Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Hopkins, Larry J. [R-KY-6], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 February 2024

Summary

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 Amendments Act - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to give to the Federal Emergency Management Agency the responsibility to lead the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Revises: (1) the duties of the Director of the Agency; (2) Program objectives; (3) research elements required in the Program, including specifying that research includes basic and applied research; and (4) mitigation elements required in the Program. Sets forth the public education and planning and response elements of the Program. Requires the establishment within the U.S. Geological Survey of a Center for the International Exchange of Earthquake Information. Establishes within the U.S. Geological Survey an Earthquake Investigations Program to learn lessons which can be applied to reduce the loss of lives and property in future earthquakes. Increases the authorization of appropriations to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for responsibilities under the Act. Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. Geological Survey for earthquake investigations under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 26 October 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 October 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 October 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 October 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 November 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 March 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 March 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 March 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 April 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 4 April 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 26 April 1990

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 26 April 1990

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 6 June 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 6 June 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  15. 13 June 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 13 June 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  17. 19 July 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 19 July 1990

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  19. 19 July 1990

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  20. 24 September 1990

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 283 - 132 (Roll No. 369).

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 September 1990

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 283 - 132 (Roll No. 369).

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 September 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  23. 24 September 1990

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 September 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 September 1990

    Vote

    On ordering a second Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 151 (Roll no. 353).

    Source: Floor

  26. 24 September 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Walker demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  27. 24 September 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Roe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  28. 24 September 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 24 October 1990

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1019.

    Source: Calendars

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