Bill · H.R. 2856· House(119-HR-2856)
Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act," aims to restrict how certain federal funds are handled. It specifically targets discretionary appropriations intended for the National Weather Service and the Great Lakes Region. Under this Act, these funds cannot be impounded, transferred, or reprogrammed without new, specific statutory authority. This restriction applies regardless of other existing laws, including the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Additionally, the Administrator of NOAA must certify compliance with these rules to several House and Senate committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill enhances fiscal responsibility by ensuring funds allocated for specific purposes are used as intended through strict oversight.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The mandatory annual certification requirement increases transparency in how NOAA manages its designated funds.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The bill protects funding for weather services and the Great Lakes, which are vital for environmental monitoring and protection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Weather and Great Lakes Funding: The bill prevents the impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of discretionary appropriations intended for the National Weather Service and the Great Lakes Region unless new law is passed (Section 2(a)). This ensures that the money intended for these specific areas remains available for their designated purposes.
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Increased Accountability and Oversight: The Administrator of NOAA is required to certify compliance with this Act to specific House and Senate committees every year (Section 2(b)). This provides a formal mechanism to ensure officials are following the rules established by this legislation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan