National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

# National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does** This bill reauthorizes and extends the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), a federal initiative that funds research, monitoring, and preparedness efforts related to earthquakes. If passed, it would continue government funding for earthquake science programs, improve building codes and construction standards to make structures more earthquake-resistant, enhance emergency communication systems, and support emergency planning and evacuation procedures in earthquake-prone areas. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects residents and communities in earthquake-prone regions, particularly along the West Coast and other seismic zones. It also impacts scientists and researchers who study earthquakes, engineers who develop safer building standards, and emergency management agencies.

Key provisions include authorizing continued funding for earthquake monitoring networks, supporting research into earthquake prediction and hazard reduction, updating building safety codes, and improving coordination between federal agencies and state/local governments on earthquake preparedness. **Current Status** The bill has passed the Senate and is moving through the legislative process. For it to become law, it must still be approved by the House of Representatives and signed by the President.