Legislative Activity

The "Smarter Weather Forecasting for Water Management, Farming, and Ranching Act of 2025" directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish pilot projects aimed at improving subseasonal to seasonal precipitation forecasts for agriculture and water management. These projects will address scientific challenges like improving model resolution in mountainous terrain and predicting atmospheric circulation. The Act allocates \$45 million annually from 2025-2029 for these initiatives, which will involve higher education institutions and NOAA entities. The pilot project authority will end five years after the enactment of the law.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, urging Americans to remember the victims of the Holocaust and fight against antisemitism. It recognizes the historical significance of Auschwitz, where 1.1 million innocent civilians were murdered, and emphasizes the importance of Holocaust education to combat intolerance. The resolution also acknowledges the recent rise in antisemitic incidents and encourages the pursuit of tolerance, peace, and justice.

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 aims to expand training and education for residential construction careers by establishing a grant program through the Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to junior and community colleges, area career and technical education schools, and training service providers, with a priority for those serving rural areas and underserved populations. The funds will support the creation and expansion of training programs, partnerships with local businesses, and outreach to students about careers in residential construction. The act authorizes \$20 million to be appropriated annually from 2025 through 2029 to fund this initiative.