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BillHR 8846 · 119

Tornado Preparedness Act

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes preparations for tornado events, though specific actions are not yet detailed. Requires further committee review to determine the provisions that fall within their jurisdiction.

Sponsored By

Wesley Bell
Democrat · Missouri · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 15, 2026
  3. May 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill would affect communities prone to tornadoes, potentially altering their emergency management procedures. It may also impact federal agencies responsible for emergency response and infrastructure, such as those involved in science, space, technology, and transportation.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedMay 15, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Safety
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.