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Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

This Act aims to enhance the safety of coastal residents by providing faster and more accurate tsunami warning systems. It improves coordination among emergency services and modernizes infrastructure used to monitor ocean hazards.
Key points
Faster and more precise tsunami warnings for residents in high-risk coastal areas.
Construction of new evacuation structures, such as vertical evacuation towers, and installation of sirens.
Inclusion of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in emergency planning and response systems.
Regular drills for emergency services to ensure the reliability of warning systems.
Modernization of buoy networks and water level sensors for better ocean monitoring.
Allocation of $35 million annually for research, mitigation efforts, and public education.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3881
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3881.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster and more precise tsunami warnings for residents in high-risk coastal areas.
  • Construction of new evacuation structures, such as vertical evacuation towers, and installation of sirens.
  • Inclusion of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in emergency planning and response systems.
  • Regular drills for emergency services to ensure the reliability of warning systems.
  • Modernization of buoy networks and water level sensors for better ocean monitoring.
  • Allocation of $35 million annually for research, mitigation efforts, and public education.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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