DemocratBill · S.Res. 558· Senate(119-SRES-558)

A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
12/17/2025
Last activity
12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution recognizes that climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather events while government weather monitoring and alert systems are being dismantled. It notes that climate change intensifies hurricanes, coastal flooding, erosion, and heavy rainfall. The text points out that the National Weather Service has lost over 550 employees since January 2025 due to layoffs and buyouts. It also states that the administration has sought $2,200,000,000 in budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Ultimately, the resolution states that the Senate acknowledges climate change-driven weather events, mourns the loss of lives, and recognizes the need to fund weather systems and ensure adequate staffing.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6

    The resolution acknowledges the threat of climate-driven extreme weather and highlights the importance of funding meteorological systems.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5

    The resolution emphasizes the critical need to maintain weather monitoring and alert systems to protect communities from extreme weather disasters.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+4

    The text supports meteorological science and funding for agencies like NOAA and the National Weather Service.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.