HR 7848 United States House · 119th Congress

National Weather Safety Board Act

This bill creates an independent National Weather Safety Board to investigate severe weather disasters that meet specific criteria, such as being declared major federal disasters or causing at least 10 fatalities. The seven-member board would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation and would have the authority to examine how federal agencies like the National Weather Service, FEMA, and the Army Corps of Engineers prepared for and responded to these events. The board would develop a system to receive disaster information, vote on whether to investigate specific incidents, and issue subpoenas to gather testimony and data from relevant entities. After completing investigations, the board must submit preliminary and final reports to Congress with findings and recommendations for improving disaster preparedness and response, while also making its recommendations and implementation status public online.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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