Bills · HR 2295
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2295Science, Technology, Communications
WING Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION MAR 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because accurate weather forecasting is essential for public safety and economic stability. As the country builds more wind farms and large structures, the interference they cause to weather radar becomes a more significant problem, potentially leading to less reliable storm warnings and daily forecasts.
If this bill becomes law, it aims to proactively address this issue by finding innovative solutions to maintain and improve weather radar performance. This means more dependable warnings for severe weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes, which can save lives and reduce property damage. If it doesn't become law, the problem of radar interference is likely to worsen, potentially compromising the accuracy of weather information people depend on.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Program within the National Weather Service to study and mitigate the impact of physical obstructions on weather radar.
This provision creates a dedicated effort to solve a growing problem affecting the accuracy of weather forecasts.
PROVISION 02
Requires the program to partner with industry, academia, and various government entities to identify and test solutions.
These partnerships ensure a wide range of expertise and resources are brought to bear on the problem, fostering collaboration.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes research into specific technology-based solutions, such as multifunction phased array radar and integrating commercial radar data.
This directs the program to focus on promising advanced technologies that could significantly improve radar performance.
PROVISION 04
Mandates annual reports to Congress on the program's implementation and a final recommendation within five years on whether further research is needed.
These reports provide accountability, transparency, and guide future decisions about the program's continuation or cessation.
PROVISION 05
Sets a termination date for the program, either by September 30, 2030, or one year after the final recommendation is submitted.
This ensures the program has a defined lifespan, encouraging efficient use of resources and a clear end point for its focused research.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
35
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DEM 2 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2295
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2025
Last actionMar 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025
House BillHR 2295Science, Technology, Communications
WING Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 24, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
8
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