1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 . 2. Modification of findings and purpose (a) Findings Section 2 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 ( 42 U.S.C. 7701 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting , and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico after States ; (B) by inserting Oregon, after New York, ; and (C) by inserting Tennessee, after South Carolina ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking prediction techniques and ; (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) A well-funded seismological research program could provide the scientific understanding needed to fully implement an effective earthquake early warning system. ; (4) in paragraphs (6) and (7), by striking lifelines each place it appears and inserting lifeline infrastructure ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (12) The built environment has generally been constructed and maintained to meet the needs of the users under normal conditions. When earthquakes occur, the built environment is generally designed to prevent severe injuries or loss of human life and is not expected to remain operational or able to recover under any specified schedule. (13) The National Research Council published a study on reducing hazards and risks associated with earthquakes based on the goals and objectives for achieving national earthquake resilience described in the strategic plan entitled Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program . The study and an accompanying report called for work in 18 tasks focused on research, preparedness, and mitigation and annual funding of approximately $300,000,000 per year for 20 years. . (b) Purpose Section 3 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7702 ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by inserting and increase the resilience of communities after future earthquakes ; (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting to individuals and the communities after an earthquake