Weather Modification Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2005

This bill, introduced in 2005, proposed the creation of a national policy and a coordinated research program focused on weather modification, such as cloud seeding to increase rain or snow. It would have established a federal subcommittee and an advisory board to oversee research grants, develop new technologies, and study the potential effects of human-induced weather changes.

For everyday citizens, the bill aimed to improve the scientific understanding of how to manage water resources and mitigate the impacts of droughts or severe weather. It also required the government to investigate and report on any potential adverse consequences that weather modification might have on life, property, or the environment. While the bill was placed on the Senate legislative calendar, it did not ultimately become law.