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H.R. 2608 (108th)

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2004

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Introduced

26 June 2003

Last action

25 October 2004 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-360.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Subjects

Budget

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Summary

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program through FY 2006. Requires that Program activities be designed to: (1) develop effective measures for earthquake hazards reduction; (2) promote the adoption of such measures through grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance, development of standards and guidelines, and development and maintenance of a repository of information on seismic risk and hazards reduction; and (3) improve the understanding of earthquakes and their effects. Establishes an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction, to be chaired by the Director of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to: (1) oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program; and (2) develop and update a strategic plan for Program activities, a management plan, and a coordinated interagency budget for the Program. Requires the Director to establish an Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction. Places the primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the Program with NIST (currently, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)). Instructs the NIST Director, in carrying out the Program, to support the development and commercial application of performance-based seismic engineering tools through earthquake-related building codes, standards, and construction practices. Revises and authorizes appropriations for the responsibilities of the United States Geological Survey under the Program, including funds for the completion of the Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring System. Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Simulation for operations and maintenance.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 2003

    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. 26 June 2003

    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. 26 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 July 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 July 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 July 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 July 2003

    Passed

    Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 29 to file a report on H.R. 2608. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  10. 14 August 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 14 August 2003

    Discharge

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  12. 14 August 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 14 August 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 14, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 14 August 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-246, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 14 August 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-246, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 October 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9045-9049)

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 October 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 October 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 October 2003

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9045-9047)

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 October 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9045-9047)

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 October 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2608.

    Source: Floor

  22. 2 October 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 24 June 2004

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  24. 22 July 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  25. 5 October 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 771.

    Source: Calendars

  26. 5 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-385.

    Source: Committee

  27. 5 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-385.

    Source: Committee

  28. 6 October 2004

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 S10611-10612)

    Source: Floor

  29. 6 October 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  30. 8 October 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  33. 8 October 2004

    Passed

    Mr. Smith (MI) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9020-9024; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9020-9023)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 13 October 2004

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  35. 13 October 2004

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  36. 25 October 2004

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-360.

    Source: President

  37. 25 October 2004

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  38. 25 October 2004

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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