Break the Cycle of Violence Act

Senate Bill

S. 2203

119th Congress

Break the Cycle of Violence Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory A. Booker

Senator

Democratic

NJ

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Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Air Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct more comprehensive monitoring and forecasting of atmospheric rivers - large, moisture-laden storms that can bring heavy rain and flooding to the West Coast. The goal is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of warnings about these storms to help communities prepare.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2235-2236)

SponsorCory A. Booker (D-NJ)

Introduced6/28/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Break the Cycle of Violence Act

This bill requires the U.S. Air Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct more comprehensive monitoring and forecasting of atmospheric rivers - large, moisture-laden storms that can bring heavy rain and flooding to the West Coast. Th

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This bill requires the U.S. Air Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct more comprehensive monitoring and forecasting of atmospheric rivers - large, moisture-laden storms that can bring heavy rain and flooding to the West Coast. The goal is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of warnings about these storms to help communities prepare.

Bill Number: 2203
Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Introduced: 6/28/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Bill Number: 2203
Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/28/2025
Summary: This bill requires the U.S. Air Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct more comprehensive monitoring and forecasting of atmospheric rivers - large, moisture-laden storms that can bring heavy rain and flooding to the West Coast. The goal is to improve the accuracy and ti

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the U.S. Air Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct more comprehensive monitoring and forecasting of atmospheric rivers - large, moisture-laden storms that can bring heavy rain and flooding to the West Coast. The goal is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of warnings about these storms to help communities prepare.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Atmospheric Rivers Reconnaissance, Observation, and Warning Act or the ARROW Act This bill requires the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet the mission requirements for winter season atmospheric river reconnaissance on the U.S. west coast annually from November 1 through March 31. Among other activities, the squadron must improve the accuracy and timeliness of atmospheric river forecasts and warning services on the west coast.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates the U.S. Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and NOAA to provide aircraft, personnel, and equipment for annual atmospheric river monitoring on the West Coast from November through March.
Aims to improve the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts and warning services for atmospheric rivers, which can bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the West Coast.
Focuses on the U.S. West Coast, where atmospheric rivers can have significant impacts on communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect communities on the U.S. West Coast that are vulnerable to the heavy rains and flooding caused by atmospheric rivers. More accurate and timely forecasts and warnings could help these communities better prepare for and respond to these storms, potentially reducing damage and disruption.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2203, 119th Congress (2025). "Break the Cycle of Violence Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2203

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