National Weather Safety Board Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Mar 5, 2026
What it does
The bill would establish the National Weather Safety Board as an independent entity to investigate certain major weather-related disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes that cause significant casualties or are declared major disasters under federal law. The Board, composed of at least seven presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed members with expertise in meteorology, emergency management, or related fields, would assess the preparedness and response of federal agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and the Army Corps of Engineers. It would have subpoena power, issue preliminary and final reports with recommendations, and make those recommendations and implementation status publicly…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.