Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 30, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 7210
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2018)
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2018
This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to
- study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and
- develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes.
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information that are critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
What just happenedDec 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9](D-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseNov 30, 2018
- Dec 13, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 30, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House