# U.S. House of Representatives

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Legislative Deadline — Target date for the bills to reach the Governor's desk for final signature or veto.
- **2026-03-15**: Senate Review Expected — The bills move to the Iowa Senate for committee assignments and initial debate.
- **2026-03-06**: House Passage — The Iowa House of Representatives votes to approve the ban on cloud seeding and the animal torture penalty hike.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iowa House Moves to Ban Cloud Seeding Amid Growing Weather Modification Scrutiny
2026-03-07 00:42:49 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Iowa House of Representatives has passed legislation to prohibit cloud seeding and other weather modification activities, reflecting a rising trend of state-level skepticism toward atmospheric intervention. The legislative package also includes significantly enhanced penalties for animal torture, signaling a dual focus on environmental sovereignty and animal welfare.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/iowa-house-cloud-seeding-ban-regulation

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