To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Jul 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 4416 would establish a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicated to improving precipitation forecasts. The program's goal is to advance forecasting through research, development, and use of fully coupled Earth System Models. Specific activities include improving prediction of extreme precipitation events (such as atmospheric rivers, tropical cyclones, and winter storms), enhancing data collection and management, using high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and supporting social science research to improve how forecasts are communicated. NOAA would be required to update the program's goals at least every two years and coordinate activities across its various offices.
The bill would primarily affect NOAA and its National Weather Service, directing them to collaborate with academic institutions, private-sector partners, and federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders. More broadly, the program is intended to benefit the public and decision-makers who rely on accurate precipitation forecasts for weather-related planning and safety. The bill authorizes funding of $15 million for fiscal year 2026, rising incrementally to about $15.2 million by fiscal year 2030.
The bill was introduced on July 15, 2025, by Rep. Deborah Ross, with Rep. Randy Weber as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on; the next step would be committee consideration before any further action by the full House.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 15, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4416 do?
- H.R. 4416 would establish a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicated to improving precipitation forecasts. The program's goal is to advance forecasting through research, development, and use of fully coupled Earth System Models. Specific activities include improving prediction of extreme precipitation events (such as atmospheric rivers, tropical cyclones, and winter storms), enhancing data collection and management, using high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and supporting social science research to improve how forecasts are communicated. NOAA would be required to update the program's goals at least every two years and coordinate activities across its various offices. The bill would primarily affect NOAA and its National Weather Service, directing them to collaborate with academic institutions, private-sector partners, and federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders. More broadly, the program is intended to benefit the public and decision-makers who rely on accurate precipitation forecasts for weather-related planning and safety. The bill authorizes funding of $15 million for fiscal year 2026, rising incrementally to about $15.2 million by fiscal year 2030. The bill was introduced on July 15, 2025, by Rep. Deborah Ross, with Rep. Randy Weber as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on; the next step would be committee consideration before any further action by the full House.
- Has H.R. 4416 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Jul 2025, H.R. 4416 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4416?
- H.R. 4416 was sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross [D-NC2] (Democrat-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4416?
- Introduced (15 Jul 2025).
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