To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.

# HR 3176 Summary: National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System **What the Bill Does** This bill extends funding and authorization for the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, a federal program run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The reauthorization would keep the system operating through fiscal year 2030. The system includes volcano monitoring networks, volcano observatories across the country, a national data center for volcano information, and funding for outside research on volcanic activity. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects communities and infrastructure near active volcanoes, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, Washington state, and other volcanic regions.

It also supports USGS and NOAA scientists who monitor volcanic activity to provide early warnings of eruptions. By maintaining this monitoring system, the bill aims to improve public safety by detecting volcanic threats before they become dangerous and helping emergency responders prepare evacuations if needed. **Current Status** The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and was sponsored by Representative Nicholas Begich, a Republican from Alaska. It now awaits consideration in the Senate.