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

# Bill Summary: National Weather Safety Board **What It Would Do** This bill would create a new government agency called the National Weather Safety Board, modeled similarly to how the National Transportation Safety Board investigates plane crashes. The board's primary purpose would be to investigate major disasters related to weather events—such as severe storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, or flooding—to understand what happened and recommend improvements to prevent future loss of life and property damage. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would impact emergency management agencies, the National Weather Service, state and local governments, and the general public during weather disasters. By establishing an independent investigative body, the bill aims to create a systematic way to learn from major weather-related disasters, similar to how aviation safety has improved through accident investigations.

The exact details of which disasters would be investigated, the board's budget, and its specific powers are not detailed in the available summary. **Current Status** The bill (HR 7848) is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a new proposal, it would need to pass committee review, House approval, Senate approval, and presidential signature to become law.