Bills · HR 5002
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5002Emergency Management
Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act
INTRO AUG 19· LAST ACTION AUG 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because extreme weather events, like severe droughts, wildfires, and floods, are becoming more frequent and costly, impacting lives and economies across the U.S. If this bill becomes law, it aims to strengthen the country's ability to foresee and respond to these dangers by restoring key staff and programs at NOAA. This means people could receive more reliable and quicker warnings, helping them take action to protect themselves and their property.
Without this bill, staffing reductions and program cuts at NOAA could continue, potentially leading to less accurate forecasts, fewer crucial weather alerts, and a reduction in vital scientific research. This could leave communities more vulnerable to climate disasters, increasing the risk of property damage, economic losses, and even loss of life. Voters should care because effective extreme weather preparedness and response directly impact public safety, infrastructure resilience, and the financial well-being of individuals and the nation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires NOAA and the National Weather Service to be fully staffed to provide timely and accurate data, forecasts, and weather alerts.
Ensures communities receive critical information needed to prepare for and respond to extreme weather.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the reinstatement of NOAA employees who were involuntarily terminated between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment date, if they choose to return.
Restores experienced personnel to help rebuild NOAA's capacity for weather monitoring and disaster preparedness.
PROVISION 03
Reinstates key NOAA data products, including the Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters product, the Marine Environmental Buoy Database, and the Global Ocean Currents Database.
Provides the public and researchers with essential data for understanding climate trends and assessing disaster impacts.
PROVISION 04
Ensures the continuation of all existing NOAA programs that support State and local efforts to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events.
Prevents further reduction in resources available to communities for disaster readiness and mitigation.
PROVISION 05
Appropriates $6,756,300,000 for NOAA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Provides specific funding to carry out the bill's directives and support NOAA's overall operations.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 19
Introduced in House
AUG 19
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5002
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 19, 2025
Last actionAug 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 19, 2025
House BillHR 5002Emergency Management
Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act
INTRODUCED AUG 19, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 19, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
12
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