Bill · H.R. 5285· House(119-HR-5285)
TWISTER Act
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TWISTER Act," seeks to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. It aims to expand the goals of the existing tornado warning improvement and extension program. Specifically, it directs the Under Secretary to focus on developing innovative tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings. The expansion targets fast-developing storm systems like derechos, areas that haven't historically had tornadoes, and evening or nighttime tornadoes.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The expansion of warning capabilities to areas historically absent of tornadoes may specifically benefit rural populations in those regions.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill directs the expansion of research goals within the existing weather research and forecasting program.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill enhances public safety through improved weather forecasting and warning systems for severe storm events.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Warning Systems: The bill requires the development of innovative tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, which could improve safety during severe weather events (Section 2).
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Improved Tracking of Dangerous Storms: By focusing on fast-developing storm systems such as derechos, the program aims to better handle rapidly changing weather (Section 2, Subsection A).
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Broader Geographic Protection: The directive to focus on areas historically absent of tornadoes could provide better protection for people living in those regions (Section 2, Subsection B).
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Increased Safety During Dark Hours: A specific focus on evening or nighttime tornadoes aims to improve warnings when visibility and awareness might be lower (Section 2, Subsection C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House