S.529: National Landslide Preparedness Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - July 30, 2020
Reported to Senate - Dec. 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate - Feb. 14, 2019

Bill Summary

National Landslide Preparedness Act This bill 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. The USGS shall, among other things develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards,...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Aug. 7, 2020	Held at the desk.
Aug. 7, 2020	Received in the House.
Aug. 4, 2020	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 30, 2020	The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4644-4647)
July 30, 2020	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4644-4647)
July 30, 2020	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 30, 2020	The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
July 30, 2020	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Dec. 5, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315.
Dec. 5, 2019	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-165.
April 3, 2019	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb. 14, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 14, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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