119th (2025–2027)
S. 1052
This bill reauthorizes and upgrades the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, which tracks volcanic activity across the United States to protect public safety. The legislation expands the system's technological capabilities by adding new monitoring tools such as infrasound arrays, infrared cameras, and advanced digital telemetry networks, while also updating management requirements to include more frequent plan updates (at least every five years) and establishing a new coordination committee with state agencies, universities, and volcano observatories. The bill increases federal funding from $55 million to $75 million and extends the program's authorization through 2033 (with appropriations authority through 2034). The changes will primarily benefit states with active volcanoes and their residents by improving early warning capabilities, while also clarifying communication responsibilities between federal and state emergency management officials to prevent confusion during volcanic events.