Introduced

SB1284: TORNADO Act Tornado Observations Research and Notification Assessment for Development of Operations Act

: Roger Wicker (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Dec 13, 2023

Science, technology, communications

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4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes.

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The TORNADO Act aims to improve how meteorologists forecast tornadoes and understand dangerous weather patterns. The bill directs federal agencies to enhance tornado research, observation systems, and warning capabilities. It affects the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which issues weather forecasts and warnings. The bill is currently in the introductory stage after being introduced in Congress. Sponsors include senators from both political parties focused on weather science.

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