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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Summary of Bill S 4974

Bill 118 s 4974, also known as the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. This system is crucial for monitoring and providing early warnings for volcanic activity in the United States.

The bill seeks to ensure that the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System continues to receive the necessary funding and resources to effectively monitor and provide early warnings for volcanic eruptions. This is important for protecting the lives and property of individuals living near active volcanoes.

In addition to reauthorizing the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to volcano monitoring and research. These provisions may include funding for research on volcanic activity, improving communication systems for issuing warnings, and enhancing coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in volcano monitoring. Overall, Bill 118 s 4974 is aimed at ensuring that the United States has a robust and effective system in place for monitoring and providing early warnings for volcanic activity. This is essential for protecting the safety and well-being of individuals living in volcanic hazard zones.

Congressional Summary of S 4974

This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. (The system, operated by the U.S. Geological Survey [USGS], monitors volcanoes in the United States to improve hazard forecasts and reduce risk to communities within their reach.)

The bill also establishes an implementation committee to provide the USGS with recommendations, implementation steps, and performance standards for the system. The committee must include representatives from state partners, institutions of higher education, and U.S. volcano observatories.

Further, the bill requires the USGS to update its management plan for the system at least every five years, and to include any new or existing cooperative agreements in the plan.

Finally, the bill adds the Forest Service as a coordinating agency for the system.

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Current Status of Bill S 4974

Bill S 4974 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 19, 2024. Bill S 4974 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill S 4974's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 20, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4974

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4974

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.