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GovGreed Synthesis · 2025-07-15
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 This bill directs the U.S. 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, using three-dimensional elevation data, that depict 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.
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2025-07-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-07-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-07-14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3223)
2025-07-14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2025-07-14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 900.
2025-07-14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)
2025-07-14
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025-07-02
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
2025-07-02
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-182.
2025-07-02
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-182.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 900 EH: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 900 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 . 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose, the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish a program to— (1) 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 (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation. (b) Use of certain data In developing maps under subsection (a)(2), the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall utilize 3D elevation data (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Landslide Preparedness Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3101 )) collected pursuant to section 5 of that Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3104 ). (c) Review of maps Once during each 5-year period, or more often as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the maps developed under this section. (d) Website The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps developed under this section and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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