Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Bill 119 s 613, 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 data collected from the network is made available to the public. Additionally, the bill outlines that the Under Secretary must work with relevant federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners to support the program.

The purpose of the National Mesonet Program is to improve weather forecasting, emergency response, and overall understanding of atmospheric conditions. By maintaining and expanding the network of weather monitoring stations, the program aims to provide more accurate and timely information to help protect lives and property during severe weather events. Overall, Bill 119 s 613 seeks to prioritize the importance of the National Mesonet Program and ensure that it continues to receive the necessary funding and support to fulfill its mission of enhancing weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities in the United States.