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HR 5089 · 119th Congress

Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced
2025-09-02
Sponsor
Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Cosponsors
26
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications

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What This Bill Does

This bill, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to update and continue programs that help us understand and predict weather. It supports agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in their work to improve weather forecasting, including severe storms and hurricanes. The bill also encourages new research and technology to make weather alerts more accurate and timely. Its main goal is to ensure our country has the best tools to prepare for and respond to weather events.

Impact on Everyday Americans

This bill could lead to more accurate and earlier warnings for severe weather, helping everyday Americans, including families and seniors, stay safer during storms, floods, or heatwaves. Better forecasts can help farmers protect their crops, potentially stabilizing food prices for everyone. While it doesn't directly cut or expand public assistance programs, improved weather information can reduce property damage and save lives, lessening the financial and emotional burden on communities and individuals, especially those with limited resources who are often most vulnerable to natural disasters.

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