Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

House Bill

H.R. 3966

119th Congress

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary J. Palmer

Representative

Republican

AL-6

Cosponsors

2

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill aims to improve the accuracy of forecasting for atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture that can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the western United States. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs focused on improving subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasting as well as evaluating new observation methods like uncrewed aircraft to enhance atmospheric river forecasting.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

SponsorGary J. Palmer (R-AL)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

This bill aims to improve the accuracy of forecasting for atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture that can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the western United States. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini

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This bill aims to improve the accuracy of forecasting for atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture that can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the western United States. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs focused on improving subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasting as well as evaluating new observation methods like uncrewed aircraft to enhance atmospheric river forecasting.

Bill Number: 3966
Sponsor: Gary J. Palmer (R-AL)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act
Bill Number: 3966
Sponsor: Gary J. Palmer (R-AL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve the accuracy of forecasting for atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture that can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the western United States. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs fo

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve the accuracy of forecasting for atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture that can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the western United States. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs focused on improving subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasting as well as evaluating new observation methods like uncrewed aircraft to enhance atmospheric river forecasting.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs that support atmospheric river forecasts.Specifically, NOAA must establish at least one pilot program to support subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasts for water management in the western region of the United States, including improvements with respect to atmospheric river modeling.NOAA must also establish an atmospheric river forecast improvement program to reduce the loss of life and economic losses from atmospheric rivers. The program must evaluate the value of innovative observation methods, such as uncrewed aircrafts and other emerging technology.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a pilot program to support improved forecasting of atmospheric rivers for water management in the western U.S.
Creates an atmospheric river forecast improvement program to reduce loss of life and economic damage from these weather events
Directs NOAA to evaluate the use of innovative observation methods, such as uncrewed aircraft, to enhance atmospheric river forecasting

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit communities in the western United States that are vulnerable to the impacts of atmospheric rivers, such as flooding, mudslides, and other severe weather. Improved forecasting could help water managers and emergency responders better prepare for these events and mitigate their effects on public safety and infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3966, 119th Congress (2025). "Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3966