US HB4791

Exempts the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from the Presidential Memorandum titled "Hiring Freeze" issued on January 20, 2025, and any extensions of that memorandum

Prohibits reductions in force or significant workforce reductions at USGS when Congress has appropriated funds for employee salaries and expenses

Prevents cancellation of USGS real property leases without approval from the USGS Director

Congressional findings emphasize USGS's critical roles including: monitoring the Great Lakes (20% of world's freshwater), operating nationwide seismic earthquake monitoring networks, tracking water resources, and researching natural hazards like volcanoes, landslides, and floods