TWISTER Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-26T14:35:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5285 TWISTER Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/26/2025, 2:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5285

H.R. 5285 of the 119th Congress, introduced on September 10, 2025, aims to modify the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 by broadening the objectives of the tornado warning enhancement initiative and extension program, among other provisions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5285

Bill HR 5285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5285 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5285's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5285

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5285

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Atmospheric science and weather

- Emergency communications systems

- Floods and storm protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5285

TWISTER Act

Tornado and Windstorm Innovation for Safety and Tracking Enhancement Research Act

To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to expand the goals of the tornado warning improvement and extension program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5285

Haley M. Stevens

MichiganDemocrat

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Summary of Bill HR 5285

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Current Status of Bill HR 5285

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5285

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5285

Primary Policy Focus

Potential Impact Areas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5285

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5285

Haley M. Stevens

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To phaseout production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

To allow certain students, including those who have a student aid index equal to or less than zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply the floor plan financing interest rules to semi-trailers.

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