What does Preamble of Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program. The program's purpose is to map zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025.

What does SINKHOLE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION. of Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a program within the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to study the causes of sinkholes. The program will focus on short-term and long-term mechanisms, including storm events, droughts, and aquifer depletion. The USGS Director is tasked with developing maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation. Map development will utilize 3D elevation data as defined in the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The Director will review and update the sinkhole risk maps at least once every five years. A public website will be established to display the maps and related information for community planners and emergency managers.

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Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Darren Soto (D-FL)

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The United States Geological Survey will create a program to identify and map areas at higher risk of sinkhole formation.
The USGS will study the causes of sinkholes, including factors like storm events and aquifer depletion.
Sinkhole risk maps will be publicly accessible online and updated at least every five years.

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