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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Frank D. Lucas

Republican · OK · Representative

Votes with party: 97.8% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/L000491

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (17)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, 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.

2025-06-06

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-06-06
House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-06-06
House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyReferred To · 2025-06-06
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-06-06

Previously

Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-06
Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-06
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-06
Foreign Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-06

Plain-English Summary

This bill would renew and update federal programs that monitor weather patterns, conduct climate research, and maintain weather forecasting systems across the United States. The legislation affects meteorologists, climate scientists, and the general public who rely on accurate weather predictions for safety and planning. The bill has been sent to multiple congressional committees to review different aspects, including its impact on public lands, energy policy, and international cooperation.

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Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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