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This bill reauthorizes the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, which aims to improve the timeliness and accuracy of tsunami forecasting and warning systems, as well as support tsunami research, education, and mitigation activities. Key provisions include: - Expanding the Act's purpose to include data and metadata management, archiving, and availability to support operations, research, education, and mitigation. - Enhancing the Tsunami Forecasting and Warning Program by incorporating global navigation satellite system data, improving data quality and management systems, and coordinating with other federal agencies. - Updating tsunami inundation maps and models to support mitigation and recovery efforts. - Evaluating tsunami alert levels and updating the alert system for increased effectiveness. - Authorizing $32 million per year from fiscal years 2024 to 2028 for the Act's implementation, with specific funding requirements for state-level activities and tsunami research. The bill aims to strengthen the nation's tsunami preparedness and resilience through improved forecasting, research, and community engagement.

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