Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act

# Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act (HR 2856) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to protect federal funding for Great Lakes research and the National Weather Service. While specific details aren't provided in the summary, bills with this title typically seek to prevent budget cuts or ensure stable, long-term funding for these agencies. The National Weather Service provides weather forecasts, warnings, and climate data that affect public safety, agriculture, and commerce, while Great Lakes funding typically supports environmental monitoring and research. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact the National Weather Service workforce, Great Lakes states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York), and the general public who relies on weather forecasting and warnings. Environmental scientists, commercial shipping interests, and communities dependent on Great Lakes resources would also be affected. **Current Status:** As of the latest information, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House.

The bill was sponsored by Representative Timothy M. Kennedy, a Democrat from New York. No further action has been taken at this time. *Note: For complete details on specific funding amounts and provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*.