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New Public Database for Billion-Dollar Disaster Costs in the US

This act requires the NOAA agency to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database and website. These resources will provide detailed information on natural disasters in the US costing over a billion dollars, enabling citizens to better understand the scale and impact of these events.
Key points
A public database and website will be created with information on natural disasters costing over one billion dollars.
The database will include data on costs, type, location, and date of disasters, as well as visualizations of trends and distribution of events.
Information will be updated at least biannually, ensuring access to the latest data.
An archival database will also be maintained for research purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2775
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2775.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A public database and website will be created with information on natural disasters costing over one billion dollars.
  • The database will include data on costs, type, location, and date of disasters, as well as visualizations of trends and distribution of events.
  • Information will be updated at least biannually, ensuring access to the latest data.
  • An archival database will also be maintained for research purposes.
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 Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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