S 3881 — Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html February 12, 2026

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The bill reauthorizes the Tsunami Warning and Education Act and introduces multiple amendments to strengthen tsunami warning systems and enhance collaboration with Native American entities.

• 33 U.S.C. 3201

  (3) The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) The term `Native Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given the term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517), except that the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (5) The term `Tribal organization' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

  Adds definitions for 'Indian Tribe', 'Native Hawaiian organization', and 'Tribal organization' to align terminology with other statutes.

• 33 U.S.C. 3202

  to enhance and modernize the existing United States Tsunami Warning System to increase the accuracy of forecasts and warnings, → to enhance and modernize the existing United States Tsunami Warning System to increase the timeliness and accuracy of forecasts and warnings,

  Emphasizes the importance of timely tsunami forecasts and warnings.

• 33 U.S.C. 3202

  8) to improve Federal, State, and international coordination for detection, warnings, and outreach for tsunami and other coastal impacts. → 8) to improve Federal, State, and international coordination for detection, warnings, and outreach for tsunami and other coastal impacts; and (9) to ensure data and metadata are managed, archived, and made fully available for operations, research, education, and mitigation activities.

  Clarifies coordination needs and ensures data management for tsunami-related activities.

• 33 U.S.C. 3203(b)(7)

  graphical warning products, to at-risk States, territories, and tsunami communities → graphical warning products and decision support aids, to at-risk States, territories, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and tsunami-prone communities

  Expands the audience for tsunami graphical warning products to include more communities.

• 33 U.S.C. 3203(b)(8)

  (8) include a cooperative effort among the Administration and the United States Geological Survey under which the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall incorporate tsunami notifications and warnings in the United States Geological Survey Earthquake Early Warning System;

  Incorporates tsunami notifications into the Earthquake Early Warning System for improved coordination.

• 33 U.S.C. 3203(c)(1)

  and inundation models → , inundation models, and alert levels

  Enhances the requirements for early warning systems to include alert levels.

• 33 U.S.C. 3203(d)(1)(B)

  which is primarily responsible for Hawaii, the Caribbean, and other areas of the Pacific not covered by the National Center

  Removes specific regional responsibility designations to possibly allow for more integrated management.

• 33 U.S.C. 3203(d)(2)(F)

  Federal, State, tribal, and local government officials → Federal, State, and local government officials, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations,

  Increases inclusivity in coordination efforts to involve tribal and Native Hawaiian entities.

Action History

1. February 12, 2026

   Introduced in Senate

2. February 12, 2026

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

• Lisa Murkowski · Cosponsor
• Dan Sullivan · Cosponsor
• Maria Cantwell · Primary

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