Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025

# Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025 (S. 1029) **What the Bill Does:** This bill would expand the federal government's snow survey program in the Northeast, specifically in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Snow surveys monitor snowpack—the accumulated snow in mountains and high elevations—which is crucial for predicting water availability for drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric power. The expansion would increase data collection and monitoring efforts in these northeastern states to better understand how snow patterns are changing and how they affect water supplies. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects residents and water utilities in the four northeastern states targeted by the expansion.

More broadly, it could benefit farmers, hydroelectric power companies, and anyone dependent on water supplies from snow-fed watersheds in the region. The bill also impacts federal agencies responsible for water management and climate monitoring. **Current Status:** As of now, S. 1029 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and addresses concerns about climate change and how shifting snow patterns may affect water security and environmental conditions in the Northeast.