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RepublicanBill · S. 1958· Senate(119-S-1958)

FORECAST Act

Rep. Moran
Age: 72 years
Kansas
Introduced
6/4/2025
Last activity
6/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Jerry Moran
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "FORECAST Act," aims to protect the National Weather Service from federal hiring freezes. It instructs the Secretary of Commerce to exempt specific job series from such freezes to ensure public safety. These covered positions are necessary for issuing weather and flood warnings, maintaining equipment, and protecting life and property. The Secretary must implement this by no later than 30 days after the Act is passed. Additionally, the Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress regarding staffing levels for these positions. The law also applies retroactively to negate any job offers rescinded after January 20, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    By ensuring staffing for the National Weather Service, it improves the monitoring and protection against weather-related hazards.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4

    The bill enhances disaster preparedness by ensuring weather and flood warning capabilities remain operational.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    The bill protects specific job offers and ensures critical positions can be filled regardless of hiring freezes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.