Weather Workforce Improvement Act

This bill lets the National Weather Service (NWS) skip some normal hiring rules so it can more quickly fill jobs that are critical for public safety. It also calls for a review of the NWS workforce and allows money to be set aside to carry out the plan.

Key points:

• Who is affected: The National Weather Service and the public that depends on its alerts and forecasts.
• What changes: Faster hiring for safety‑critical positions, a workforce assessment, and authorization for funding to support these steps.