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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-558| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate Resolution highlights the critical issue of climate change-driven extreme weather events , such as intensified hurricanes and dangerously heavy rainfall, which are increasing in frequency and severity. It acknowledges that peer-reviewed science confirms climate change exacerbates these life-threatening disasters, leading to increased coastal flooding, erosion, and inland flooding. The resolution further points out that the government is simultaneously dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems , citing the loss of over 550 National Weather Service employees and proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It ultimately calls upon the Senate to acknowledge the need to fund and maintain these essential systems and ensure adequate staffing at the National Weather Service to protect lives.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-558| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This Senate Resolution highlights the critical issue of climate change-driven extreme weather events , such as intensified hurricanes and dangerously heavy rainfall, which are increasing in frequency and severity. It acknowledges that peer-reviewed science confirms climate change exacerbates these life-threatening disasters, leading to increased coastal flooding, erosion, and inland flooding. The resolution further points out that the government is simultaneously dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems , citing the loss of over 550 National Weather Service employees and proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It ultimately calls upon the Senate to acknowledge the need to fund and maintain these essential systems and ensure adequate staffing at the National Weather Service to protect lives.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted