Coastal communities would get improved tsunami warnings and better preparedness plans.
This bill would update and fund federal programs that detect tsunamis, issue alerts, and help communities prepare for and recover from these events. It would improve warning systems with new technology and ensure better coordination with state, local, tribal, and Native Hawaiian groups. The bill also requires studies to assess major tsunami threats and how the U.S. would respond.
Today, federal programs work to detect tsunamis and issue warnings, but this bill would update and reauthorize them with new requirements. Coordination with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations is not as explicitly mandated or detailed in current law. After this bill, federal tsunami warning and preparedness programs would be reauthorized and funded for five more years, with specific improvements to warning accuracy, data collection, and community outreach. There would be a stronger focus on involving Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in all aspects of tsunami planning and response. Additionally, new studies would assess major tsunami threats and how the U.S. would respond.
S 3881 · 119th Congress · February 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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