A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 558

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Summary

This Senate resolution expresses concern that climate-driven extreme weather events are increasing while the Trump Administration is cutting weather monitoring and alert systems. It notes the National Weather Service has lost 550+ employees since January 2025, and the administration seeks $2.2 billion in NOAA budget cuts.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution expresses concern that climate-driven extreme weather events are increasing while the Trump Administration is cutting weather monitoring and alert systems. It notes the National Weather Service has lost 550+ employees since January 2025, and the administration seeks $2.2 billion in NOAA budget cuts.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Climate change drives and exacerbates hurricanes, flooding, and extreme weather
National Weather Service lost 550+ employees since January 2025 (layoffs and buyouts)
Trump Administration seeking $2.2 billion in NOAA budget cuts
NOAA houses the National Weather Service that provides weather alerts
Resolution mourns lives lost to extreme weather events
Calls for adequate staffing and funding of weather monitoring systems

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects the National Weather Service, NOAA employees, emergency management agencies, and communities relying on weather forecasts. Farmers, aviation, shipping, and emergency responders depend on accurate forecasting. Rural and coastal communities would be particularly vulnerable to reduced forecast accuracy. The resolution signals Democratic opposition to NOAA cuts and could influence appropriations debates and public awareness about weather service capacity.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

558, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-558