Bill · H.R. 4239· House(119-HR-4239)
Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 6/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Nathaniel Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act," directs a study of weather monitoring systems in rural areas. The Comptroller General of the United States must submit this study to specific House and Senate committees. This study must be completed within 120 days of the Act's enactment. The study is required to look into the capacity, availability, and effectiveness of current systems. It also addresses the need for updates and the barriers rural areas face in upgrading their systems.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill directly addresses the unique weather monitoring needs of rural communities.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Accurate weather data is critical for agricultural stability and planning.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
By assessing weather monitoring needs, the bill provides a foundation for improving rural infrastructure and safety.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Information on current system capacity and effectiveness: By examining the capacity and effectiveness of existing systems, the study can identify where weather monitoring is lacking (Section 2(b)(1), 2(b)(2)).
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Identifying needs for updated monitoring: The study aims to determine the specific need for updated weather monitoring in rural areas (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Addressing unreliable weather data: The study will look into how many rural areas are currently being affected by inaccurate or unavailable weather monitoring systems (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Identifying barriers to improvement: The study seeks to uncover the barriers that rural areas face when trying to obtain or upgrade their weather reporting systems (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Evaluating resource availability: The study will look at whether there are enough resources available for rural areas to create better weather monitoring systems (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Farmers+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas