09/15/2026 at 10:00AM
Full committee hearing entitled “Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response.”
Witnesses:
- John Gale, Federal Affairs Director, Pano AI
- Melissa Roberts, Founder and Executive Director, American Flood Coalition
- Dr. Ali Mostafavidarani, Founder and CEO, Resilitix AI
- Dr. Mike Falkowski, Lead Scientist, Earth Fire Alliance
This hearing will examine emerging research and technologies that can strengthen the nation’s ability to predict, prepare for, and respond to natural disasters. The Committee will explore cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensing, commercial remote sensing capabilities, data analytics, and next-generation communications and how continued investment in this research can translate into faster, more actionable information for emergency managers, first responders, infrastructure operators, and the public.
This hearing will examine the research pipeline behind these technologies, from early-stage development to real-world deployment, and identify where continued federal investment, streamlined regulatory processes, and public-private partnerships can accelerate the next generation of warning systems.