What Is Congress Doing About Earthquake Preparedness?

Turns out they are actually trying to do something!by Rich SmithI would like to know when stuff like this is about to happen. Getty Images / Handout
On Tuesday the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 (people call it NEHRP, pronounced "neeherp," which makes it sound like baby herpes) passed through Congress and is headed to the President’s desk. Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal was the only Democrat to co-sponsor the House's version of the bill, though Sen.