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Restoring NOAA Staff and Programs to Protect Americans from Climate Disasters.

This Act aims to immediately strengthen the nation's ability to forecast and respond to extreme weather events. It mandates the full staffing of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the reinstatement of critical programs that provide disaster alerts and climate data to the public. These changes are designed to directly enhance public safety and reduce financial losses from droughts, floods, and wildfires.
Key points
Mandates full staffing for NOAA and the National Weather Service (NWS) to ensure faster and more accurate weather alerts and forecasts for communities.
Requires the immediate reinstatement of key data products, including the tracking of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.
Reinstates NOAA employees who were involuntarily terminated since January 2025, boosting the agency's research and forecasting capacity.
Appropriates over $6.7 billion for NOAA funding in fiscal year 2026 to sustain extreme weather preparedness programs.
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Print number: 119_HR_5002
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2025-08-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5002.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates full staffing for NOAA and the National Weather Service (NWS) to ensure faster and more accurate weather alerts and forecasts for communities.
  • Requires the immediate reinstatement of key data products, including the tracking of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.
  • Reinstates NOAA employees who were involuntarily terminated since January 2025, boosting the agency's research and forecasting capacity.
  • Appropriates over $6.7 billion for NOAA funding in fiscal year 2026 to sustain extreme weather preparedness programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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