The Stop NOAA Closures Act would impose a moratorium preventing the Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing, consolidating, or restricting access to any of its facilities. The moratorium would remain in effect until January 21, 2029, at the earliest, when federal officials must submit a comprehensive report to Congress justifying any proposed facility closures and detailing the selection criteria and cost-benefit analysis used. After that date, any future facility closures would require the agencies to notify Congress at least 30 days in advance with similar justification reports. The bill includes exceptions for temporary closures needed to address emergencies that pose immediate threats to employee health or safety. The legislation is backed by a bipartisan group of representatives and would primarily affect NOAA employees and communities that rely on NOAA services and facilities.
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