# 119-sres-558: 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.

119-sres-558, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-558
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Strengthening weather monitoring and alerts amid climate-driven extreme weather.** This resolution would acknowledge that climate change is making hurricanes stronger and driving heavier rainfall, coastal flooding, erosion, and damage. It would also raise alarm about weakening warning systems and staffing at the agencies that track storms. - Families and communities: Would recognize higher risk from stronger storms and heavier rain that can cause life‑threatening coastal and inland flooding. - National Weather Service staff: Would call attention to the loss of more than 550 National Weather Service employees since January 2025 and urge adequate staffing. - Weather monitoring and alerts: Would acknowledge the need to fund and maintain weather monitoring and alert systems housed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service. *The resolution notes the administration sought $2,200,000,000 in budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).*

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-558 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/558)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-558 (as of 2026-09-10).