Congressional Record — January 5, 2026

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for this date focused on the Senate's consideration and passage of two major reauthorization acts related to national hazard preparedness and reduction, specifically focusing on landslides and earthquakes.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 1626, known as the National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, was passed. This law reauthorizes the National Landslide Preparedness Act, establishes the Next Generation Water Observing System within the United States Geological Survey, and updates water data enhancement and groundwater monitoring.
S. 320, known as the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, was passed. This law reauthorizes the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and modifies program activities, definitions, and funding authorizations for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
S. 1626 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
S. 320 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
A vote was held and the bill S. 1626 was passed.
A vote was held and the bill S. 320 was passed.