Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Jun 2025): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 3816, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, would update and reauthorize programs related to weather research and forecasting. It aims to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather research, enhance forecasting capabilities, and expand commercial involvement in providing weather data. The bill also addresses improvements for specific weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as tsunami warnings, coastal flooding, and heat-related illnesses.
The legislation affects NOAA, its employees, and the broader weather industry by authorizing appropriations and establishing new programs or updating existing ones. It also impacts the public by seeking to provide more accurate and timely weather forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property. Additionally, it includes provisions for improving weather information for agriculture and water management, and for communicating weather risks to the public.
As of its introduction on June 6, 2025, this bill is in its early stages. It has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, as well as other committees. The bill will proceed through the committee process, where it may be marked up or amended, before potentially being considered by the full House of Representatives.
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Timeline
6 Jun 2025
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3816 do?
- H.R. 3816, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, would update and reauthorize programs related to weather research and forecasting. It aims to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather research, enhance forecasting capabilities, and expand commercial involvement in providing weather data. The bill also addresses improvements for specific weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as tsunami warnings, coastal flooding, and heat-related illnesses. The legislation affects NOAA, its employees, and the broader weather industry by authorizing appropriations and establishing new programs or updating existing ones. It also impacts the public by seeking to provide more accurate and timely weather forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property. Additionally, it includes provisions for improving weather information for agriculture and water management, and for communicating weather risks to the public. As of its introduction on June 6, 2025, this bill is in its early stages. It has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, as well as other committees. The bill will proceed through the committee process, where it may be marked up or amended, before potentially being considered by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 3816 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3816. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3816?
- H.R. 3816 was sponsored by Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3816?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (6 Jun 2025).
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