To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
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Topic: Emergency Management
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R) - AK
Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The system, implemented by the USGS in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, includes a monitoring network, volcano observatories, a national data center, and external research grants.
Legislative Subjects
Emergency Management; Emergency communications systems; Environmental assessment, monitoring, research; Geography and mapping
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-12-16
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