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HR 3176119th CongressPassed HouseHouse

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.

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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 13, 2026
Latest Action Date
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 3176, proposes to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. The bill aims to continue the federal program responsible for monitoring volcanic activity and providing early warnings to reduce risks associated with volcanic eruptions. The latest procedural update indicates the bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. Specific details on the bill's provisions, funding, or amendments are not provided in the available source data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 3176 seeks to extend the authorization of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System to maintain volcanic monitoring and early warning capabilities, with the bill currently under Senate committee review.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill amends existing legislation related to conservation and natural resource management.
  • It focuses on reauthorizing a federal system dedicated to volcano monitoring and early warning.
  • The bill has passed the House and is now under Senate committee consideration as of December 16, 2025.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies involved in volcano monitoring and disaster preparedness, such as the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).', 'Communities and populations living near volcanoes who rely on early warnings for safety.', 'Emergency management organizations and local governments responsible for volcanic hazard response.']

Potential Concerns

['The absence of detailed bill text limits assessment of funding levels and resource allocation.', 'Implementation challenges may arise depending on the scope and scale of reauthorization provisions.', 'Oversight mechanisms and accountability measures are not specified in the available information.']

Political Context

This bill is part of ongoing legislative efforts to maintain and support natural hazard monitoring systems under the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. It reflects congressional interest in disaster preparedness and natural resource management. The bill has progressed through the House and is currently under Senate committee review, indicating bipartisan procedural movement but no indication of final passage.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Continued operation of the volcano early warning system may enhance public safety and disaster preparedness in volcanic regions.', 'Reauthorization could support scientific research and data collection on volcanic activity.', 'Maintaining the system may influence local and state emergency planning and resource allocation.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed provisions, funding levels, and oversight mechanisms. Monitoring the bill's progress through the Senate committee and any amendments will be important for understanding its final scope and impact.

Passage Likelihood: UnknownConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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