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TWISTER Act

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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

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
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
Haley M. Stevens
MichiganDemocrat

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