Missouri Bill: HB 2656

Bill Summary

Missouri HB2656, the Clear Skies Act, prohibits geoengineering, cloud seeding, weather modification, and other atmospheric interventions by any entity including government agencies, corporations, and individuals. The bill authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to investigate suspected violations through a public reporting system and issue cease-and-desist orders with the force of law. Violations can result in felony charges with fines of at least $100,000 and up to two years imprisonment, with each day of noncompliance treated as a separate offense. The DNR is empowered to seek assistance from law enforcement and the National Guard for enforcement. The act excludes pesticide use in farming and ranching from its prohibitions.

Why It Matters to MAHA

HB2656 embodies core MAHA principles by protecting citizens' right to know what is being released into the atmosphere they breathe and preventing undisclosed environmental interventions that could affect public health without informed consent. The bill prioritizes transparency by establishing a public reporting mechanism for suspected atmospheric manipulation, ensuring citizens can participate in oversight rather than trusting opaque government or corporate programs. By prohibiting geoengineering and weather modification without explicit legislative authorization, the bill restores democratic control and patient autonomy over environmental conditions that directly impact health outcomes. MAHA supports this legislation as it removes regulatory barriers that have allowed atmospheric experiments to proceed with minimal public disclosure or health impact assessment.