Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every three years. Requires the Director, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards, to make an annual presentation to the appropriate committee of the Congress of any events and programmatic requirements deemed significant by the national earthquakes and hazards reduction program.
A bill to authorize appropriations under the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 for fiscal years 1986 and 1987, and for other purposes.
This bill became law
What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Jul 31, 1985)
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every three years. Requires the Director, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards, to make an annual presentation to the appropriate committee of the Congress of any events and programmatic requirements deemed significant by the national earthquakes and hazards reduction program.
What just happenedSep 30, 1985
Became Public Law No: 99-105.
Who’s behind it
- Public LawOct 1, 1985
- Sep 30, 1985PresidentE40000
Became Public Law No: 99-105.
- Sep 30, 1985BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 99-105.
- Sep 30, 1985PresidentE30000
Signed by President.
- Sep 30, 1985BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Sep 19, 1985FloorE20000
Presented to President.
- Sep 19, 1985President28000
Presented to President.
- Sep 19, 1985Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
- Sep 17, 1985ResolvingDifferencesH41610
House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 17, 1985NotUsed19500
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 31, 1985ResolvingDifferences
Senate concurred in the House amendments with an amendment (SP570) by Voice Vote.
- Jul 31, 1985NotUsed20500
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendments with an amendment (SP570) by Voice Vote.
- Jul 31, 1985Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Jun 24, 1985FloorH37100
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jun 24, 1985Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jun 24, 1985FloorH30000
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
- May 21, 1985CalendarsH12410
Placed on Union Calendar No: 84.
- May 21, 1985CommitteeH12200
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 99-90 (Part II).
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - May 21, 1985Committee5000
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 99-90 (Part II).
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - May 14, 1985CommitteeH19000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - May 14, 1985CommitteeH15000-B
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - May 14, 1985CommitteeH12200
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-90 (Part I).
Natural Resources Committee - May 14, 1985Committee5000
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-90 (Part I).
Natural Resources Committee - May 8, 1985CommitteeH19000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Natural Resources Committee - May 8, 1985CommitteeH15000-B
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Natural Resources Committee - May 2, 1985CommitteeH23000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee - May 2, 1985CommitteeH22000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee - Apr 30, 1985CommitteeH23000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 30, 1985CommitteeH22000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 29, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.
Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 25, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Apr 25, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee - Apr 25, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 17, 1985Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Apr 17, 1985Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Apr 17, 1985Floor
Measure laid before Senate.
- Apr 15, 1985Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 77.
- Apr 15, 1985Committee
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth with an amendment. With written report No. 99-29.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 15, 1985Committee14000
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth with an amendment. With written report No. 99-29.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 2, 1985Committee
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every three years. Requires the Director, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards, to make an annual presentation to the appropriate committee of the Congress of any events and programmatic requirements deemed significant by the national earthquakes and hazards reduction program.
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every three years. Requires the Director, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards, to make an annual presentation, to the appropriate committee of the Congress of any events and programmatic requirements deemed significant by the national earthquakes and hazards reduction program.
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every two years.
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs and activities: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every two years.
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs and activities: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) earthquake-related activities of the National Science Foundation; and (4) earthquake-related activities of the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and to submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every two years.
Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1987 for the following programs: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) geological surveys; (3) the National Science Foundation; and (4) the National Bureau of Standards. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain a written plan for the earthquake hazards reduction program and submit such plan to the Congress. Declares that such plans shall be updated at least every two years.