Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3881

119th Congress

Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill would establish or update federal programs related to tsunami warnings, scientific research on tsunamis, and public education about tsunami safety. It likely authorizes funding and activities for agencies like NOAA to monitor ocean conditions, issue alerts when tsunamis are detected, and teach communities how to prepare for and respond to these natural disasters.

Latest Action

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

Introduced2/12/2026

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

ChamberSenate

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Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026

This bill would establish or update federal programs related to tsunami warnings, scientific research on tsunamis, and public education about tsunami safety. It likely authorizes funding and activities for agencies like NOAA to monitor ocean conditions, issue

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This bill would establish or update federal programs related to tsunami warnings, scientific research on tsunamis, and public education about tsunami safety. It likely authorizes funding and activities for agencies like NOAA to monitor ocean conditions, issue alerts when tsunamis are detected, and teach communities how to prepare for and respond to these natural disasters.

Bill Number: 3881
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3881
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This bill would establish or update federal programs related to tsunami warnings, scientific research on tsunamis, and public education about tsunami safety. It likely authorizes funding and activities for agencies like NOAA to monitor ocean conditions, issue alerts when tsunamis are detected, and t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish or update federal programs related to tsunami warnings, scientific research on tsunamis, and public education about tsunami safety. It likely authorizes funding and activities for agencies like NOAA to monitor ocean conditions, issue alerts when tsunamis are detected, and teach communities how to prepare for and respond to these natural disasters.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would create or reauthorize a national tsunami warning system to alert coastal communities of incoming waves.
It would fund scientific research to better understand how tsunamis form and move through the ocean.
The legislation would support education programs to teach people in at-risk areas how to stay safe during a tsunami.
It likely provides funding and direction to federal agencies responsible for ocean monitoring and disaster preparedness.
The bill extends these programs through at least 2026 based on its title.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect coastal communities in tsunami-prone areas, including Alaska, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, and U.S. territories. It would benefit residents, emergency managers, and local governments by improving early warning capabilities and disaster preparedness. Scientists and researchers studying oceanography and natural hazards would also receive support for their work.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3881, 119th Congress (2026). "Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3881

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