Sorensen introduced the National Weather Safety Board Act to create an independent review board for major weather-related disasters and to improve national preparedness and accountability after storms and floods.
Create an independent review board for major weather-related disasters to improve national preparedness and accountability after storms and floods.
Occurrences
introduced the National Weather Safety Board Act, legislation that establishes an independent review board to investigate major weather-related disasters
Evidence
GovInfo lists H.R. 7848 (119th Congress) as the National Weather Safety Board Act, with last action date listed as March 5, 2026: Mr. Sorensen introduced the bill and it was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Assessments
Sorensen introduced H.R. 7848, the National Weather Safety Board Act, in the 119th Congress on March 5, 2026, which directly matches the promised independent review board for major weather-related disasters. However, the evidence shows only referral to committee and no enactment or creation of the board. Because Sorensen is still in federal office and the legislative effort remains pending rather than finally failed, the promise is not yet delivered but remains unresolved with a clear effort badge.