U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB900: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
Status: Passed one chamber, September 16, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act 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.
From the introduced text, July 15, 2025:
AN ACT 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 . SECTION 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose, 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) Use of certain data In developing maps under subsection (a)(2), the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall utilize 3D elevation data (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Landslide Preparedness Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3101 )) collected pursuant to section 5 of that Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3104 ). (c) 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 …
Sponsors
- Darren Soto (D, HD-FL-9) · primary sponsor
- Gus Bilirakis (R, HD-FL-12)
- Maxwell Frost (D, HD-FL-10)
- Kathy Castor (D, HD-014)
- Frederica Wilson (D, HD-FL-24)
- Jim Costa (D)
- Josh Harder (D, HD-CA-9)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Wesley Bell (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : 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)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 900.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)
- : Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
- : Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-182.
Subjects: Natural disasters, Emergency planning and evacuation, Water use and supply, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Emergency Management, Geography and mapping
Common questions
- What is HB900?
- HB900 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025.
- What does HB900 do?
- In its own words: An act 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.
- What is the status of HB900?
- Passed one chamber as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB900?
- Darren Soto (D, HD-FL-9), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB900?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/900
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