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This bill reauthorizes and updates the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, enhancing the United States' tsunami detection, warning, and research capabilities. The legislation expands the focus of existing tsunami programs by adding research to the title and improving data management, warning systems, and scientific collaboration. Key provisions include establishing more comprehensive tsunami warning centers that cover the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic Oceans, updating tsunami inundation maps and models, evaluating alert level terminology, and reviewing NOAA Weather Radio coverage in tsunami-prone areas. The bill mandates improved coordination among federal agencies like NOAA, USGS, NASA, and NSF, and requires the development of a research and development plan to enhance tsunami detection and forecasting. Additionally, the bill authorizes $32 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030, with specific allocations for state-level activities and research programs. The legislation aims to improve the timeliness and accuracy of tsunami warnings, ensure better data sharing and management, and support more effective tsunami mitigation and education efforts across the United States and its territories.

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