This bill proposes the establishment of the National Weather Safety Board , an independent entity created to investigate major disasters resulting from severe weather events. The Board will consist of at least seven members, appointed by the President with Senate consent, who possess professional backgrounds in areas such as atmospheric sciences, emergency management, and academia. Members will serve five-year terms and can only be removed for neglect of duty or malfeasance. The Safety Board will develop a system to evaluate potential investigations based on the number of people impacted, severity, and economic impact of a disaster. It will then vote to investigate covered major disasters, which include severe weather events declared as major disasters or those causing significant fatalities or injuries. During investigations, the Board will examine the preparedness and response of relevant federal entities, such as the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Homeland Security, NOAA, and the National Weather Service, and can compel testimony and evidence through subpoena. Following an investigation, the Board is required to submit preliminary and final reports to Congress and the President. These final reports will include findings and specific recommendations for the investigated entities to improve their preparedness and response strategies. All recommendations, along with the implementation status by the respective agencies, will be made publicly available on the Board's website, ensuring transparency and accountability. The Board is slated to terminate five years after its final member is confirmed.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency Management
National Weather Safety Board Act
USA119th CongressHR-7848| House
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill proposes the establishment of the National Weather Safety Board , an independent entity created to investigate major disasters resulting from severe weather events. The Board will consist of at least seven members, appointed by the President with Senate consent, who possess professional backgrounds in areas such as atmospheric sciences, emergency management, and academia. Members will serve five-year terms and can only be removed for neglect of duty or malfeasance. The Safety Board will develop a system to evaluate potential investigations based on the number of people impacted, severity, and economic impact of a disaster. It will then vote to investigate covered major disasters, which include severe weather events declared as major disasters or those causing significant fatalities or injuries. During investigations, the Board will examine the preparedness and response of relevant federal entities, such as the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Homeland Security, NOAA, and the National Weather Service, and can compel testimony and evidence through subpoena. Following an investigation, the Board is required to submit preliminary and final reports to Congress and the President. These final reports will include findings and specific recommendations for the investigated entities to improve their preparedness and response strategies. All recommendations, along with the implementation status by the respective agencies, will be made publicly available on the Board's website, ensuring transparency and accountability. The Board is slated to terminate five years after its final member is confirmed.