To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7848

119th Congress

To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Sorensen

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would create a National Weather Safety Board, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to investigate major weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The goal is to learn from these catastrophic events to better prepare communities and save lives in future weather emergencies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and for other purposes.

This bill would create a National Weather Safety Board, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to investigate major weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The goal is to learn from these catastrophic events to better pr

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This bill would create a National Weather Safety Board, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to investigate major weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The goal is to learn from these catastrophic events to better prepare communities and save lives in future weather emergencies.

Bill Number: 7848
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7848
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would create a National Weather Safety Board, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to investigate major weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The goal is to learn from these catastrophic events to better prepare communities and save lives in futu

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a National Weather Safety Board, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to investigate major weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The goal is to learn from these catastrophic events to better prepare communities and save lives in future weather emergencies.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a dedicated federal board focused solely on investigating major weather disasters to understand what went wrong and how to improve emergency response
Mirrors the successful model of the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates plane crashes and other transportation accidents to prevent future tragedies
Would provide independent, expert analysis of weather disasters to help communities, emergency managers, and policymakers make better decisions about preparedness and response
Comes as extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and costly, causing billions in damages and hundreds of deaths annually across the United States

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect communities across the country vulnerable to severe weather, particularly those in hurricane zones, tornado alley, and flood-prone regions. By systematically investigating major disasters and issuing recommendations, the board could help save lives, reduce property damage, and improve how federal, state, and local governments prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. Emergency managers, first responders, and local officials would gain access to expert findings that could strengthen their disaster plans.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7848, 119th Congress (2026). "To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7848

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