Bill · H.R. 4141· House(119-HR-4141)
Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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
- Max Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act directs the Department of Energy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work together on research. This research aims to improve numerical weather and climate prediction in the United States. The bill authorizes the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve mission capabilities. It also allows for the creation of centers of excellence to adopt next-generation computing. Additionally, the act requires a 10-year strategic plan for high-performance computing and data management.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill specifically funds advanced research into AI, machine learning, and quantum computing for weather modeling.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
Better weather prediction capabilities directly aid in disaster preparedness and response.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill supports workforce development and training through new centers of excellence.
The opposite
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
The bill allows for multi-year contracts with unfunded contingent liabilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Weather Predictions: The bill encourages the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and potentially quantum computing to increase the accuracy and resolution of weather predictions (Section 2(a)(c)).
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Workforce Development: The establishment of centers of excellence aims to provide access to training and long-term development of the workforce (Section 2(a)(c)(1)).
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Public-Private Partnerships: The bill utilizes partnership models to help develop infrastructure and provide training (Section 2(a)(c)(1)).
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Improved Safety Information: The bill focuses on evaluating the value of forecast guidance for hazardous weather or water events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods, which have a high risk of loss of life or property (Section 2(a)(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Risk in Contracts: The Under Secretary may enter into multi-year contracts that include an unfunded contingent liability in the event of a cancellation (Section 2(a)(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Students+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection+1Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia