Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 Weather Research and...
To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to enhance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather research capabilities, improve weather forecasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities for weather data. It is a bipartisan effort with sponsors from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The bill would affect NOAA and its partners, including private sector weather data providers and forecasters, by providing them with better tools and resources to enhance weather predictions and commercial services. This could lead to more accurate weather forecasts, benefiting industries that rely on weather data, such as agriculture, aviation, and emergency management.
As of the last update, the bill was introduced on September 2, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration. On September 10, 2025, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a mark-up session and ordered the bill to be reported (amended) by a voice vote. This indicates that the bill is moving forward in the legislative process.
