In CommitteeFiled Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools within 180 days. The commission will study the maps, models and scores that federal agencies use to evaluate natural hazards and will recommend standards, data practices, and procurement best practices. Its purpose is to make these tools more reliable, transparent, and useful for protecting communities and infrastructure.
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