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S.698: National Landslide Preparedness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 22, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 22, 2017
Bill Summary
National Landslide Preparedness Act This bill: (1) directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness; and (2) establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Landslide Hazards to oversee the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 22, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |