H.R. 5855 — Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025

This section directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish and maintain a public database and webpage containing information on each billion-dollar disaster occurring annually in the United States, defined as a storm or severe weather event resulting in $1 billion or more in combined direct and market costs as determined by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). For each disaster, the database must include the estimated cost, type, location, dates, and other appropriate information, as well as visual graphs and mapping features similar to those produced by NCEI from 1980 through 2024 and previously available online until May 9, 2025. The Administrator must update the database biannually using available data and potential collaborations with federal and non-federal partners; may include sub-billion-dollar disasters if appropriate; and must maintain the prior NCEI database for archiving and research.