Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
Sinkhole Mapping: Identifying High-Risk Areas
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The United States Geological Survey would create a new program to study what causes sinkholes. They will look at how extreme weather, like heavy rain or long droughts, and changes in how we use water can make the ground collapse.
- Experts will use high-tech 3D data to make maps that show which areas are most likely to have sinkholes. These maps will be updated at least every five years to keep up with changes in the environment and water levels.
- The government will launch a public website where anyone can look at these maps. This is designed to help city leaders and emergency teams plan safer building projects and prepare for potential disasters before they happen.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3223)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 900.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
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