S. 258Introduced

TORNADO Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Require NOAA to assess and improve hazardous weather communications, especially tornado warnings, through new offices, research, planning, and storm reviews

Key points
  • Establish NOAA Risk Communication Office
  • Require NOAA communication assessment
  • Authorize VORTEX USA research
  • Direct GAO technology review
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-06-02 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88.
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Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightEarth sciencesEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations
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