National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

S 3606, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, reauthorizes federal earthquake preparedness efforts through 2028 with expanded focus on Tribal governments and seismic risk reduction. The bill requires federal agencies to develop guidelines for creating inventories of high-risk buildings, conduct seismic evaluations, and provide technical assistance to states and Tribal governments for retrofitting vulnerable infrastructure. It establishes specific funding levels including $10.59 million annually for the main program and additional funds for earthquake early warning systems, with $36 million annually for the Advanced National Seismic System. These provisions aim to improve post-earthquake functional recovery of buildings and infrastructure, reduce economic losses, and enhance community resilience in earthquake-prone areas.