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Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 Amendments Act

Introduced: October 26, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 28 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
Oct 24, 1990
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1019.
Sep 24, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 1990
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).
Sep 24, 1990
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).
Sep 24, 1990
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 24, 1990
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.
Sep 24, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 24, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 24, 1990
On ordering a second Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 151 (Roll no. 353).
Sep 24, 1990
Mr. Walker demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Sep 24, 1990
Mr. Roe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 19, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
Jul 19, 1990
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part II.
Jun 13, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 6, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 6, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 26, 1990
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 464, Part I.
Apr 4, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 4, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Mar 27, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 27, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mar 6, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 6, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
Oct 30, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.
Oct 26, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Oct 26, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Oct 26, 1989
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 25, 1990 House · vote #369 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 283–132 See who voted →
Sep 24, 1990 House · vote #353 ON ORDERING A SECOND Passed 238–151 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 Amendments Act - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (the Act) to give the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Revises Program objectives.

Sets forth the duties of FEMA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (the Program agencies).

Replaces provisions requiring an annual report on the status of the Program with provisions requiring the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to report to specified congressional committees on the role of that Office.

Establishes the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Advisory Committee. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 1993.

Directs the President to adopt standards for assessing and enhancing the seismic safety of existing buildings constructed or leased by the Federal Government. Requires that the standards be developed by the Interagency Committee on Seismic Safety in Construction.

Requires the FEMA Director to submit to the Congress a plan for developing and adopting design and construction standards for lifelines (defined as public works and utilities, including transportation facilities and infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, electrical power and communication facilities, and water supply and sewage treatment facilities).

Authorizes the FEMA Director to accept gifts in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, notwithstanding specified provisions of Federal law.

Prohibits a grant under the Act that is made with certain funds from requiring cost sharing greater than 25 percent. Allows any cost sharing requirement to be satisfied through in-kind contributions.

Establishes within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) an earthquake investigations program. Requires the USGS, after any significant earthquake, to organize investigations in the areas of responsibility of each Program agency.

Authorizes appropriations to the Program agencies to carry out the Act.

Allows FEMA, if it determines the public interest requires and if the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative concur, to award to a domestic firm a contract that, under the use competitive procedures, would be awarded to a foreign firm, if certain conditions are met.

Requires the FEMA Director to report to specified congressional committees the results of a study on the impact of catastrophic earthquakes.

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3