Senator Urges Trump to Boost NOAA Budget After Texas Floods | JQJO

Senator Maria Cantwell urged President Trump to increase, not cut, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) budget. Following devastating Texas floods, Cantwell proposed a plan to modernize weather forecasting infrastructure, including new satellites, radars, and alert systems, aiming for superior accuracy compared to European systems. This counters Trump's proposed $1.7 billion (27%) NOAA budget cut. While the letter omits climate change, Cantwell emphasizes creating a world-leading weather system, a view shared by many senators, although the administration may pursue alternative funding restrictions.