118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2855: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023
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Summary
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 critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Gus Bilirakis R-FLOriginal
- Jim Costa D-CA
- Anna Luna R-FL
- Raúl Grijalva D-AZ
- Jared Moskowitz D-FL
- Maxwell Frost D-FL
- Frederica Wilson D-FL
- Kathy Castor D-FL
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Josh Harder D-CA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Darren Soto SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Darren Soto.
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- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.