# 119-hr-3809: Weather Workforce Improvement Act

119-hr-3809, Weather Workforce Improvement Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3809
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3809
- Congress: 119
- Title: Weather Workforce Improvement Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expedited hiring for public-safety-critical National Weather Service roles** would let the agency fill mission-critical science and technical jobs faster while adding regular workforce and health checks to protect employees. - Families and communities: Faster hiring of meteorologists, hydrologists, computer specialists, and electronic technicians would aim to keep forecasts and warnings timely to better protect lives and property. - NWS employees: The bill would require a hiring assessment and a health and morale assessment starting within 1 year and annually after that, including options to mitigate rotating shift work impacts and benefit recommendations. - Agency operations and oversight: The NWS Director would get temporary direct-hire authority for specified public-safety positions for up to 2 years and must report hiring milestones to the Under Secretary and relevant congressional committees. The bill also creates an authorization path for funding these workforce activities.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stronger push for faster weather forecasts: benefit, high. NOAA would be directed to keep a strong focus on accurate, timely forecasts that protect lives and property and support the economy. If enacted, NOAA would share critical weather info and impact‑based decision support with the public and partners using nimble, flexible, and mobile methods. This wou…
- Faster hiring for critical weather jobs: benefit, medium. The National Weather Service would be able to hire for key public‑safety roles faster, skipping many normal federal hiring steps. Covered jobs would include meteorologists, hydrologists, physical scientists, IT specialists, electronic technicians, and similar engineering or equipment roles. The Off…
- Annual Weather Service staffing and shift health reviews: benefit, low. The National Weather Service would have to report each year on hiring timelines, onboarding steps, and service‑level goals. The first report would be due within 1 year of enactment and then annually to the Under Secretary and key House and Senate committees. The reports could also estimate how many…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
- 119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-3809 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3809)

## Related
- [119-hr-2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2548)
- [119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1151)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3809 (as of 2026-04-21).