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H.R. 3176·119th Congress·Introduced May 5, 2025

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

Passed HouseEmergency ManagementNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
Committees
Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Dec 16, 2025

Bottom line

H.R. 3176 reauthorizes the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, updating its administrative language and extending its funding authorization through fiscal year 2029.

What it actually does

This bill reauthorizes the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) by extending its authorization period and updating funding details. It changes the administering agency for one part from the United States Geological Survey to the "Secretary" and for another part from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the "Secretary of Commerce." It also specifies an appropriation of $470,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for a specific component of the system.

Section 1(1)(A) and (B)

Update Administering Agency and Reauthorize NVEWS Component

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This provision makes two key changes to Section 5001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. First, it changes the administering entity for a component of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System from the "United States Geological Survey" to the broader term "Secretary," implying the Secretary of the Interior. Second, it extends the authorization period for this specific part of the system from fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This reauthorization ensures the continued operation and funding eligibility for this critical volcano monitoring program.

Section 1(2)(A) and (B)

Update Administering Agency and Specify Funding for NVEWS Component

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This provision amends Section 5001(c)(2) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. It changes the administering entity for another component of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System from the "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" to the "Secretary of Commerce." Crucially, it replaces the previous open-ended authorization of "such sums as may be necessary" with a specific appropriation of "$470,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029." This provides a clear, fixed funding level for this part of the system, allowing for more predictable program planning.

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