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National Landslide Preparedness Act

Introduced: November 24, 2020 Introduced by: DelBene, Suzan K. Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-323.
Jan 5, 2021
Signed by President.
Dec 24, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7556)
Dec 7, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 3, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6128-6131)
Dec 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6128-6131)
Dec 3, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8810.
Dec 3, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6128-6131)
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Nov 24, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Landslide Preparedness Act

This bill directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness.

The USGS shall, among other things

  • develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards, risk reduction, and response in the United States (including territories);
  • develop and maintain a publicly accessible national landslide hazard and risk inventory database;
  • expand the early warning system for debris flow; and
  • establish emergency response procedures for the rapid deployment of federal scientists, equipment, and services to areas impacted by a significant landslide event.

The USGS may provide grants to research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards.

The National Science Foundation may provide grants to eligible entities for landslide research.

The USGS (1) shall advance the identification, mapping, research, and monitoring of subsidence and groundwater resource accounting, particularly in areas affected by drought; (2) shall establish the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Elevation Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee; and (3) may make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate the improvement of nationwide coverage of 3D elevation data.

What's happening now January 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-323.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3