Bill · H.R. 3771· House(119-HR-3771)
Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Kean
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act" aims to improve the observation and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events. It directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish a specific improvement program. This program focuses on developing more accurate and actionable warnings to reduce the loss of life and property. Additionally, the bill seeks to address weather observation gaps in vulnerable areas across the United States. The legislation includes provisions for interagency partnerships to support pilot projects and infrastructure decision-making.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill enhances disaster preparedness through better coordination with FEMA and improved weather observations.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill invests in meteorological research and development of innovative observation technologies.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill improves environmental safety by enhancing forecasting for coastal flooding and storm surges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduced loss of life and property: The program's primary goal is to decrease the dangers posed by coastal flooding and storm surge through better forecasts and warnings (Section 2(b)).
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Improved community response: The bill prioritizes improving how coastal communities perceive, comprehend, and respond to forecast information (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Enhanced long-term planning: By developing probabilistic estimates, the bill provides tools for better risk management by States, Tribal governments, localities, and emergency managers (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Equitable weather coverage: The bill directs efforts to ensure comprehensive weather observation and emergency information sharing in under-observed or highly vulnerable regions (Section 3(a)).
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Workforce development: The legislation includes efforts to develop the workforce for emergency management officials and meteorologists in vulnerable regions (Section 3(a)(6)).
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Infrastructure protection: Through pilot projects, the bill aims to accelerate the use of localized weather data for decisions involving critical infrastructure like dams, energy facilities, and transportation networks (Section 3(b) and Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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 Disaster Relief And F E M A+7Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York