Bill · 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.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Weather Monitoring: The resolution acknowledges the need to fund and maintain weather monitoring and alert systems, which is positive because these tools help keep people safe during dangerous storms (Resolved, clause (3)).
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National Weather Service Staffing: It recognizes the need to ensure adequate staffing at the National Weather Service, which could help rebuild the workforce after recent losses (Resolved, clause (3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Job Losses and Funding Cuts: The text highlights that the National Weather Service lost more than 550 employees due to layoffs and buyouts, and that the administration sought $2,200,000,000 in budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which creates burdens for workers and weakens public safety systems (Whereas clause).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont