Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Feb 12, 2026
What it does
The bill reauthorizes and updates the Tsunami Warning and Education Act to improve tsunami forecasting, warning systems, and public education, with expanded coordination involving Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It enhances data management, requires regular drills and reporting, and integrates tsunami warnings with federal earthquake early warning systems. The legislation also standardizes procedures while allowing regional flexibility and ensures broader access to warning products and decision support tools for at-risk communities.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.