Maria Cantwell

This bill would boost the fleet of 'Hurricane Hunter' planes used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would set aside $2.5 billion to buy new aircraft and $45 million each year for operations. This would help forecasters give more accurate warnings to people in areas hit by hurricanes.

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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.

This bill would create the "Radar Next Program" to update and replace the country's current weather radar system. This means more accurate weather forecasts and warnings for all Americans. The new system is expected to be fully in place by September 30, 2040, and would also help fill existing gaps in radar coverage.

This bill would make it clear that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians can take money out of its special trust fund. This means the Tribe would have explicit legal permission to manage and use these funds. They must follow a plan approved by the Department of the Interior. It also ensures the Tribe can engage with the U.S. government like other federally recognized tribes in the future.

This bill would create an independent group of experts to thoroughly check the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety systems. This group would look at how well the FAA's safety rules work and suggest ways to make air travel even safer for the public. The FAA Administrator would then need to respond to these recommendations and report to Congress.

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