Federal officials are reassessing oversight of U.S. weather modification programs, which have operated for decades with minimal regulation. The review follows severe weather events, like the 2025 Texas floods, that have sparked public debate over the potential impacts of cloud seeding and other interventions. The U.S. has a long, documented history of weather modification, including military programs and presidential discussions of controlling global weather systems. Current federal law relies on self-reporting, with no verification or enforcement, and most states require no permits for weather modification activities. At least 13 states have introduced legislation to restrict atmospheric modification, with three having enacted bans, as the…

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