House Bill 7210
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7210
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2018
This bill directs the United States 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 depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes.
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information that are critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
November 30, 2018
12/13/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
11/30/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
11/30/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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