Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill 119 s 590, also known as the National Mesonet Program Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to continue funding and maintaining the National Mesonet Program. The National Mesonet Program is a network of weather monitoring stations across the United States that provide real-time data on atmospheric conditions.

The bill specifies that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere must ensure that the National Mesonet Program remains operational and that the data collected from the network of weather stations is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, the bill outlines that the Under Secretary must work with relevant stakeholders to improve the National Mesonet Program and ensure that it meets the needs of various users, including government agencies, researchers, and the general public.

Overall, the National Mesonet Program Act aims to prioritize the importance of maintaining a reliable and comprehensive network of weather monitoring stations in the United States. By requiring the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to continue funding and maintaining the National Mesonet Program, the bill seeks to ensure that accurate and timely weather data is available to support decision-making and research efforts related to atmospheric conditions.