To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
Sponsored By: Representative Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
Passed House
Summary
Reauthorizes the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. It shifts the program's administering language to the generic "Secretary," replaces some agency-specific references, and extends the authorized period to 2026–2029.
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- Administration: replaces "United States Geological Survey" with "Secretary" and replaces "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" with "Secretary of Commerce" for the program's administration and funding role.
- Timing: extends the system's authorized period to fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
- Program funding: sets a fixed annual appropriation for the reauthorized period.
*Provides $470,000 in annual appropriations for fiscal years 2026–2029.*
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Funding to keep volcano warnings running
This bill would reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. It would authorize $470,000 each year for 2026–2029. The program would be run by the "Secretary" instead of the U.S. Geological Survey, with funding referenced to the Secretary of Commerce. Changes would take effect upon enactment and support monitoring and warnings for communities near volcanoes.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
AK • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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