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H.R. 6683 (95th)

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 April 1977

Last action

9 September 1977 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table, S. 126 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6], Rep. Thornton, Ray [D-AR-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Sen. Krueger, Robert C. [D-TX], Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24], Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]

Subjects

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act - Directs the President to establish (1) a coordinated National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program, (2) an Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction, (3) a National Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazard Reduction and (4) an Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Board. Specifies the duties of the Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction, including developing and maintaining an Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program plan and staffing and assisting the National Advisory Committee. Directs the National Advisory Committee to review and advise the Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction regarding the progress, implementation, and coordination of the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program. Details the elements of the Program, including physical studies; structural studies; social, legal and economic research; and practical application of knowledge concerning earthquakes. Directs the Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Board to evaluate individual earthquake prediction, compile and maintain a public record of the performance of prediction methods, and issue authenticated earthquake predictions if and when earthquake prediction becomes a sufficiently reliable science. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 May 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 95-286 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 May 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 95-286 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 June 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-286 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 June 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-286 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 September 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 September 1977

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #532 (229-125).

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 September 1977

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #532 (229-125).

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to House amended, Part II

    summary · EN · 9 June 1977

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 27 April 1977

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