Bills · S 1052
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1052Emergency Management
A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts public safety and the economic stability of communities near active volcanoes. Volcanic eruptions can be devastating, causing loss of life, widespread property damage, disruptions to air travel, and long-term environmental impacts. By reauthorizing and modernizing the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, the bill ensures that the United States maintains and improves its ability to detect early signs of volcanic unrest and issue timely warnings. If this bill becomes law, it means that the systems used to monitor volcanoes will be equipped with the latest technology, better managed, and adequately funded for the next decade. This translates to potentially more accurate predictions, longer warning times, and clearer communication with the public, ultimately saving lives and protecting infrastructure. Without this reauthorization, the program's authority could expire, its funding could become uncertain, and its technology could become outdated, increasing the risk of being unprepared for a major volcanic event.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) for an additional ten years, through fiscal year 2033.
Ensures the continued operation and funding for a critical national program focused on volcano safety.
PROVISION 02
Updates the technologies used by NVEWS, replacing "Global Positioning System" with "Global Navigation Satellite System" and adding infrasound arrays, visible/infrared cameras, and advanced digital telemetry networks.
Incorporates modern scientific tools to improve the accuracy and speed of volcano monitoring and data transmission.
PROVISION 03
Increases the authorized annual funding for NVEWS from $55,000,000 to $75,000,000 through fiscal year 2033.
Provides more resources to implement technological upgrades, expand monitoring infrastructure, and support program operations.
PROVISION 04
Adds the Chief of the Forest Service to the coordinating group for NVEWS and establishes an implementation committee with representatives from state agencies, universities, and volcano observatories.
Enhances interagency coordination and integrates diverse expert input into the system's management and operational standards.
PROVISION 05
Requires the NVEWS management plan to be updated at least once every 5 years and clarifies communication responsibilities with state emergency management partners.
Ensures the system's operational strategies remain current and improves public communication during volcanic events.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 13
Introduced in Senate
MAR 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1052
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 13, 2025
Last actionMar 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025
Senate BillS 1052Emergency Management
A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 13, 2025
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