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S.566: National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring Program Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring Program Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish within the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring Program, consisting of a national volcano watch office and data center, to oversee and coordinate the activities of USGS regional volcano watch and data centers. Sets forth as Program purposes: (1) to monitor and study volcanic activity...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-39.
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| March 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |