Bills · S 2775
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2775Public Lands and Natural Resources
Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and severe storms are becoming more frequent and costly, directly impacting communities and taxpayer dollars. Having a clear, consistent, and publicly accessible record of these 'billion-dollar disasters' can help everyone from individual homeowners to federal agencies better understand the risks.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures that there is a reliable, up-to-date source of information on the financial and geographical impact of major natural disasters, helping inform disaster preparedness, climate change discussions, and resource allocation for recovery efforts. Without it, the public and decision-makers might lack a comprehensive, easy-to-access tool to track and analyze these significant and growing challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires NOAA to create and maintain a public database and webpage for billion-dollar disasters in the U.S.
This establishes a central, official source for tracking the financial and geographic impact of the most severe natural disasters.
PROVISION 02
The database must be updated at least twice a year and include estimated costs, types, locations, and dates of disasters.
Ensures the information remains current and provides essential details for understanding each event.
PROVISION 03
The webpage must feature visual graphs and mapping tools similar to a previous NOAA resource.
These visual aids make complex data more accessible and understandable for the public and researchers.
PROVISION 04
Allows NOAA to include disasters not reaching the billion-dollar threshold if deemed appropriate.
Provides flexibility to include important smaller events that might still have significant local impacts.
PROVISION 05
Requires NOAA to maintain the data from its previously existing disaster database for archiving and research.
Preserves valuable historical data that can be used for long-term trend analysis and scientific study.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in Senate
SEP 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2775
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
Senate BillS 2775Public Lands and Natural Resources
Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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READING
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