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FORECAST Act

7/1/2025, 11:06 AM

Summary of Bill S 1958

This bill, designated as S. 1958 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 4, 2025, aims to exempt specific positions within the National Weather Service that are crucial for public safety from any federal hiring freeze. The bill likely addresses concerns regarding the impact of hiring restrictions on the agency's ability to fulfill its vital functions related to public safety during weather-related events.

Current Status of Bill S 1958

Bill S 1958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2025. Bill S 1958 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2025.  Bill S 1958's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1958

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1958

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1958

A bill to exempt certain positions of the National Weather Service that are necessary for public safety from any Federal Government hiring freeze, and for other purposes.
A bill to exempt certain positions of the National Weather Service that are necessary for public safety from any Federal Government hiring freeze, and for other purposes.

Comments

Dani Upchurch profile image

Dani Upchurch

472

5 months ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks. Can't believe they're really gonna go through with it. SMH.

Eliza Petty profile image

Eliza Petty

456

6 months ago

I support this bill.

Gael Bland profile image

Gael Bland

431

5 months ago

This new bill, it gonna help me with my retirement savings. It say it gonna make it easier for me to plan for the future. I like that idea. I hope it pass soon so I can start using it.