S. 590In Committee
Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Establishes statutory authority and operating requirements for NOAA's National Mesonet Program to improve flood, drought, fire, water, and agricultural forecasting through weather and soil observation data
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes statutory authority and operating requirements for NOAA's National Mesonet Program to improve flood, drought, fire, water, and agricultural forecasting through weather and soil observation data
Key points
- Establish National Mesonet Program authority
- Require data quality standards
- Require advisory committee
- Fund mesonet equipment expansion
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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