Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023

Floor Speech

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Mr. FEENSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Lucas for yielding.

This past Friday, horrible tornadoes struck parts of my district in southwest Iowa. Minden, Iowa, a community of approximately 600, felt the worst of these storms. Roughly 180 homes and businesses were either devastated or destroyed, and a community member, sadly, passed away.

Even in our grief, Iowans are resilient. These tornadoes are a tragic reminder that we need to use every tool available to keep our communities safe.

I am glad that two of my bills are part of this package. My bills help ensure that our weather radar can better detect serious storms, especially low-hanging tornadoes, and the National Weather Service can disseminate information more quickly.

These reforms will save lives, keep Iowans informed, and deliver accurate and timely updates during storms.

When it comes to severe weather, seconds can make the difference between life and death. That is why I urge my colleagues to support this legislation so that we can protect our families and our communities.

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