Bill · S. 1484· Senate(119-S-1484)
FORECAST Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The FORECAST Act of 2025 aims to improve weather research and forecasting handled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It focuses on improving subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts for temperature and precipitation. The bill authorizes funding for research, the use of artificial intelligence, and the creation of an internet clearinghouse for forecast data. Additionally, it establishes the Weather and Earth System Modeling and Data Assimilation Workforce Innovation Program to recruit and educate next-generation researchers and engineers.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
Subseasonal-to-seasonal precipitation and temperature forecasts are critical for agricultural planning.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
Authorizes significant funding for fundamental research in weather and Earth system predictability.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
Provides critical data on the severity of tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves to improve disaster preparedness.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Authorizes additional appropriations for weather research and workforce programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Disaster Information: The bill requires providing information on how temperature and precipitation forecasts relate to the severity of natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves (Section 2(a)(1)(F)).
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Public Access to Data: The creation of an internet clearinghouse will provide national and regional forecasts and information to the public (Section 2(a)(1)(G)).
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Educational Opportunities: The bill supports the education of new researchers and engineers through financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research at institutions of higher education (Section 2(b)(a) and (b)).
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Modernized Forecasting: The use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and unmanned systems can improve the reliability and timeliness of weather forecasts (Section 2(a)(1)(H)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+8Good For Students+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For High Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8Improves Internet Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi