Washington, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Mark Amodei issued the following press release:
Rep. Mark Amodei announced the inclusion of $34.85 million in appropriations for the continued development and expansion of the ShakeAlert West Coast earthquake early warning system, with language specifically directing the United States Geological Survey to initiate the expansion of the program into Nevada.
This funding was secured in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which was signed into law by the President on January 23, 2026.
"While neighboring states already have the tools and technology to warn residents of potential earthquakes, Nevada has lagged behind," said ...