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Better Weather and Flood Forecasts: Supporting Agriculture and Safety

This Act aims to improve forecasts for weather, drought, fire, and floods by maintaining and expanding the National Mesonet Program. This means faster and more accurate warnings about extreme weather events, directly enhancing personal safety, protecting property, and supporting agriculture and food security. The program will increase the density of weather data, including soil moisture and road conditions, helping citizens and businesses make better daily decisions.
Key points
Faster Weather Warnings: The goal is to achieve a 30-minute warning time for severe weather, providing more time for citizens to react and seek protection.
Agricultural Support: Collecting soil and vegetation moisture data will help farmers manage crops and mitigate the effects of drought.
Road Safety: Expanding environmental monitoring networks in the roadway environment will provide real-time road weather and surface conditions for safer travel.
Grants for Equipment: The program allocates financial assistance (at least 15% of the budget) to states, tribes, academia, and private entities to build or upgrade weather monitoring systems (mesonet).
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_613
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_613.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster Weather Warnings: The goal is to achieve a 30-minute warning time for severe weather, providing more time for citizens to react and seek protection.
  • Agricultural Support: Collecting soil and vegetation moisture data will help farmers manage crops and mitigate the effects of drought.
  • Road Safety: Expanding environmental monitoring networks in the roadway environment will provide real-time road weather and surface conditions for safer travel.
  • Grants for Equipment: The program allocates financial assistance (at least 15% of the budget) to states, tribes, academia, and private entities to build or upgrade weather monitoring systems (mesonet).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.

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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