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House Bill 2855
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023
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Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2023
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H. R. 2855 (Introduced-in-House)


118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2855


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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 25, 2023

Mr. Soto (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023”.

SEC. 2. Sinkhole hazard identification.

(a) In general.—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) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Authorization of appropriations.—There are hereby authorized $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to be appropriated to the Director of the United States Geological Survey for purposes of carrying out this section.