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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8894IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 28, 2024Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Issa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo improve the distribution of tsunami alerts to the public, and for other purposes.

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Review of NOAA Weather Radio coverage

The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall—(1)conduct a review of the extent to which NOAA Weather Radio coverage extends to populated areas at risk of tsunamis; and(2)make the results of such review available to the public.

2.

Use of IPAWS to deliver tsunami alerts

The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Federal Communications Commission, shall clarify and document the responsibilities and decision-making process of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Federal Communications Commission with respect to the use of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to deliver tsunami alerts to the Emergency Alert System.