S. 613Introduced
Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Establishes NOAA's National Mesonet Program in law to improve atmospheric, drought, fire, water, and agricultural forecasting through cost-effective weather and soil observations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes NOAA's National Mesonet Program in law to improve atmospheric, drought, fire, water, and agricultural forecasting through cost-effective weather and soil observations
Key points
- Establish National Mesonet Program authority
- Require data quality standards
- Require advisory committee
- Fund mesonet equipment upgrades
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-10-21 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchAtmospheric science and weatherEmergency communications systemsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresFloods and storm protection