H.R. 900: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
This bill directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to
- 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
- develop maps, using three-dimensional elevation data, that depict zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes.
The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Maxwell Frost | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Kathy Castor | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Frederica S. Wilson | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Jim Costa | D CA 2025-02-12 |
| Josh Harder | D CA 2025-02-21 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-03-14 |
| Wesley Bell | D MO 2025-04-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 900 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 900?
H.R. 900 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 900 are available on congress.gov.
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