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Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017
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Summary of Bill HR 654
Bill 115 hr 654, also known as the Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance earthquake preparedness and response efforts in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a regional earthquake early warning system, the development of a comprehensive earthquake preparedness and response plan, and the allocation of funding for earthquake research and mitigation efforts. Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies in order to improve overall earthquake readiness in the region.
Overall, the Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 aims to address the significant earthquake risk faced by the Pacific Northwest region and to ensure that adequate measures are in place to protect lives and property in the event of a major earthquake. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration for passage.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a regional earthquake early warning system, the development of a comprehensive earthquake preparedness and response plan, and the allocation of funding for earthquake research and mitigation efforts. Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies in order to improve overall earthquake readiness in the region.
Overall, the Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 aims to address the significant earthquake risk faced by the Pacific Northwest region and to ensure that adequate measures are in place to protect lives and property in the event of a major earthquake. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration for passage.
Current Status of Bill HR 654
Bill HR 654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2017. Bill HR 654 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2017.  Bill HR 654's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 28, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 654
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 654
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 654
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