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handle is hein.crs/goveirc0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Con gre &ionaI Resedrch S& hnformino Ahec leasive debate sine 191 Updated August 30, 2022 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): Supplemental Appropriations The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a science agency in the Department of the Interior (DOI) that aims to provide scientific information about the geological processes of the Earth; to minimize loss of life and property from natural hazards; and to support the management of water, biological, energy, and mineral resources. Congress typically appropriates funds for the agency through annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. For example, annual appropriations for the USGS in FY2022 totaled $1.4 billion (see CRS In Focus IF11850, The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2022 Appropriations and Background). This In Focus covers supplemental appropriations for the USGS that are in addition to annual appropriations. Table 1 summarizes supplemental appropriations for the USGS for FY2018-FY2026. Supplemental appropriations over the nine-year period total $701.2 million. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) provided $510.7 million over the FY2022-FY2026 period for activities related to USGS's energy, mineral, and mapping activities. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169) provided $23.5 million for FY2022 for USGS three-dimensional (3D) elevation data activities. Three other laws provided a total of $167.0 million for USGS natural hazard response, recovery, and related projects. Congress may consider how effectively the agency uses these funds, among other issues, as discussed below. Table 1. Enacted USGS Supplemental Appropriations, FY2018-FY2026 Public Law Total Description P.L. 117-169 $23.5M To produce, collect, disseminate, and use 3D elevation data (to remain available through FY2031). (FY2022) P.L. 117-58 $510.7M . $64.OM for each of FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 (to remain available for the fiscal (FY2022- year in which appropriated and two subsequent fiscal years) for the USGS Earth Mapping Resources FY2026) Initiative (§40201 of Division D of P.L. 117-58). $167.GM for FY2022 for the design, construction, and build-out of an energy and minerals research facility through a cooperative agreement with an academic partner (§40204 of Division D of P.L. 117- 58). $8.7M for FY2022 and $5.OM for each of FY2023-FY2025 (to remain available for the fiscal year in which appropriated and two subsequent fiscal years) for the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (§41003(a) of Division D of P.L. 117-58. See also 42 U.S.C. § 15908). Transfer of 0.5% of these appropriations to DOI's Office of Inspector General for funding oversight. P.L. I 17-43 $26.3M . For expenses related to the consequences of wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters in 2019, (FY2022) 2020, and 2021. P.L. 116-20 $98.5M . For expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Michael and wildfires in 2018, (FY2019) earthquake damage associated with emergency declaration EM-3410, and those areas impacted by a major disaster declared pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§5121 et seq. for 2018 wildfires or volcanic eruptions. $72.3M of the total is designated for repair and replacement of equipment and facilities damaged by disasters in 2018. P.L. I 15-123 $42.2M . For expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and those areas (FY2018) impacted by a major disaster declared (pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§5121 et seq.) for 2017 wildfires. Source: CRS, using referenced laws. Notes: M = million. Nominal dollars. Appropriations are to remain available until expended unless otherwise stated. P.L. 117-58 also appropriated funding for DOI-wide activities, which also may provide funding for the USGS (e.g., $6.6 million to USGS for ecosystem restoration activities).

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