What does Preamble of Clear Skies Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit weather modification within the United States, and for other purposes,' aims to prohibit weather modification activities within the United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Clear Skies Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Clear Skies Act.

What does PROHIBITION OF WEATHER MODIFICATION. of Clear Skies Act do?

This section prohibits weather modification in the United States under certain circumstances. The prohibition applies if the defendant used interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct. Penalties for violation include a fine of up to $100,000, imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.

What does REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION. of Clear Skies Act do?

The EPA Administrator must establish a system for public reporting of suspected section 2 violations. The system may collect reports via various channels and make them publicly available. The EPA Administrator investigates suspected violations and determines whether a violation occurred. The Administrator may coordinate with other federal agencies during the investigation. Violations found to have occurred are referred to the Attorney General for further action.

What does REPEAL OF EXISTING AUTHORITIES. of Clear Skies Act do?

This section repeals federal statutes authorizing or requiring weather modification. It also nullifies federal regulations or executive orders authorizing or requiring weather modification. The repeal includes licensing requirements or permits for weather modification activities.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Clear Skies Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Atmosphere” is defined as the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth, including airspace within U.S. territorial jurisdiction. “Weather modification” is defined as any injection, release, emission, or dispersal into the atmosphere with the express purpose of changing the atmosphere's composition, behavior, or dynamics, or affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity. Examples of weather modification include geoengineering, cloud seeding, solar radiation modification and management, and aerosol releases to influence temperature, precipitation, or sunlight intensity.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Clear Skies Act do?

This Act takes effect 90 days after enactment

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Clear Skies Act

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Marjorie Greene (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits weather modification activities within the United States, including techniques like cloud seeding and geoengineering, with penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and 5 years of imprisonment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will establish a public reporting system for suspected violations of the weather modification prohibition and will investigate these reports.
The bill repeals existing federal laws, regulations, and executive orders that authorize or require weather modification activities, including related licensing and permit requirements.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7452(In Committee)Official page

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