0:36
Nick Begich
30:16 - 30:52
"This bill brings tribal governments into that structure directly, adding them to the advisory committee to USGS's coordination responsibilities and to early warning system planning."
“This bill brings tribal governments into that structure directly, adding them to the advisory committee to USGS's coordination responsibilities and to early warning system planning.”
- Speaker
- Nick Begich
- Timestamp
- 30:16 – 30:52
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- July 21, 2026
From the transcript
This bill brings tribal governments into that structure directly, adding them to the advisory committee to USGS's coordination responsibilities and to early warning system planning. This program also protects the infrastructure our economy depends on—pipelines, ports, fisheries, aviation, and military installations in Alaska. A major earthquake in Alaska could disrupt energy supply and defense capability that the entire nation relies on. Mr. Chairman, this bill funds hard science, keeps Alaskans safer, and brings tribal governments to the table as partners in earthquake preparedness. I support it, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.
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