Bills/H.R. 4791

Keep USGS Strong Act

Keep USGS Strong Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Keep USGS Strong Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Keep USGS Strong Act would provide sustained funding and support for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a federal agency that studies natural resources, natural hazards, and environmental conditions. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation with this title typically aims to ensure the USGS has adequate budget resources and staffing to continue its research and monitoring work. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect the USGS and its ability to conduct scientific research.

Indirectly, it impacts the American public, as the USGS provides critical information on topics like earthquake monitoring, water resources, wildfire risk, and mineral availability that inform public safety and policy decisions. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn more about the specific funding levels or provisions included, you would need to review the full bill text through Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

July 29, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
July 29, 2025
Last Updated
July 29, 2025
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