Built To Last Act of 2026
Building for Future Weather
A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to identify a consistent, Federal set of best available forward-looking meteorological information and to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene an effort to make such set available, with advice and technical assistance, to standards-developing organizations, and for other purposes.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently associated with this proposal.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses a practical problem, it was introduced by a single senator and has not yet gained broad bipartisan support or moved past the committee stage.
Key Points
- This bill requires the government to share data about future weather patterns with people who design buildings and roads. Instead of just looking at past weather, builders would have access to predictions about future heat, floods, and storms.
- Two main agencies would work together to gather this information. They would then give technical help to groups that write building codes and safety rules. This helps ensure that new construction can handle the specific weather challenges of the next several decades.
- Right now, many building codes are based on old weather records that might not reflect how the climate is changing. By using this new data, the government aims to make sure homes and bridges are built to survive more frequent or intense extreme weather events.
- The information would cover things like rising sea levels, wildfires, and severe windstorms. It also includes detailed data for specific local areas so that builders know exactly what kind of weather to expect in their own communities.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to identify a consistent, Federal set of best available forward-looking meteorological information and to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene an effort to make such set available, with advice and technical assistance, to standards-developing organizations, and for other purposes.
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