To improve the distribution of tsunami alerts to the public, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8894118th Congress

To improve the distribution of tsunami alerts to the public, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the HouseRep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA-6)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. 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.

Section 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.

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