Tornado Preparedness Act
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Latest action (15 May 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 8846, the Tornado Preparedness Act, proposes to improve the nation's ability to detect, forecast, and warn about tornadoes, as well as enhance community resilience to these storms. It would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a program for better tornado detection and warning capabilities. This would include investments in new technologies, advanced forecasting models, and improved warning systems. The bill also proposes a FEMA grant program for state and local agencies to fund projects like building or retrofitting storm shelters, upgrading warning systems, and developing local preparedness plans, with priority given to high-risk, underserved, and low-income communities.
The bill aims to address findings from past tornado events that highlighted failures in warning systems and coordination, as well as a lack of adequate shelters in many communities. It is intended to benefit communities across the United States, particularly those in high-risk tornado regions. The Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to two committees: Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, and potentially further action by the full House.
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Timeline
15 May 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 8846 do?
- H.R. 8846, the Tornado Preparedness Act, proposes to improve the nation's ability to detect, forecast, and warn about tornadoes, as well as enhance community resilience to these storms. It would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a program for better tornado detection and warning capabilities. This would include investments in new technologies, advanced forecasting models, and improved warning systems. The bill also proposes a FEMA grant program for state and local agencies to fund projects like building or retrofitting storm shelters, upgrading warning systems, and developing local preparedness plans, with priority given to high-risk, underserved, and low-income communities. The bill aims to address findings from past tornado events that highlighted failures in warning systems and coordination, as well as a lack of adequate shelters in many communities. It is intended to benefit communities across the United States, particularly those in high-risk tornado regions. The Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to two committees: Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, and potentially further action by the full House.
- Has H.R. 8846 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8846. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8846?
- H.R. 8846 was sponsored by Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8846?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. (15 May 2026).
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