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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 1, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3681

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 30, 2022)

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation.

Specifically, the USGS must

  • 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 critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.

What just happenedDec 30, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9](D-FL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 30, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.

  2. Dec 30, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-677.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 30, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-677.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  8. Jul 13, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  9. Jun 1, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 1, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jun 1, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 30, 20227

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation.

Specifically, the USGS must

  • 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 critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.

Introduced in HouseJun 1, 2021

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021

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 critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.

Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021 — Informed