Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of H.R. 3176, which amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
In June, Congresswoman Amata voted for this bipartisan bill in the Natural Resources Committee. The bill reauthorizes the important National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) through fiscal year 2030.
This system monitors the most active and hazardous volcanoes to give ample time to evacuate communities in surrounding areas. The bill, introduced by Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, was passed with bipartisan support in both the Committee and then Monday in the full House of Representatives.
“In American Samoa, we know the power of tsunamis, and we recognize the possibility of volcanic activity in our region from seamounts,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “I strongly support the best possible research and monitoring in this important field of study to save lives and provide warning. This program builds expertise and ensures resources are developed if American Samoa should ever need it, and provides much-needed services for the most active sites in other states and territories.”
