S. 258Introduced
TORNADO Act
Require NOAA to assess and improve hazardous weather communications, especially tornado warnings, through new offices, research, planning, and storm reviews
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require NOAA to assess and improve hazardous weather communications, especially tornado warnings, through new offices, research, planning, and storm reviews
Key points
- Establish NOAA Risk Communication Office
- Require NOAA communication assessment
- Authorize VORTEX USA research
- Direct GAO technology review
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-06-02 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAtmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightEarth sciencesEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archives