Bill · H.R. 5002· House(119-HR-5002)

Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act

Age: 42 years

Colorado

Introduced: 8/19/2025
Last activity: 8/19/2025 — 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: Joe Neguse
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Emergency Management

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act" aims to reinstate employees and programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to ensure NOAA and the National Weather Service are fully staffed to provide weather alerts and data. It requires the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily removed or terminated from NOAA starting January 20, 2025. Additionally, the bill mandates the continuation of programs that support State and local efforts to respond to extreme weather. It specifically calls for the reinstatement of several data products, including the Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters product. Finally, the bill appropriates over $6.7 billion for NOAA's necessary expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill mandates the continuation of programs that help communities prepare for and mitigate damage from extreme weather.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill restores environmental databases including the Marine Environmental Buoy and Global Ocean Currents databases.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill provides over $6.7 billion to sustain NOAA and prevent the deterioration of environmental scientific research.