Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
- Last Action
- 6/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-27Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2023-06-27Introduced in House
- 2023-06-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-27 (00)
Weather Information for Agriculture Act
This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research for agriculture.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA's) National Integrated Drought Information System program, which coordinates drought monitoring and forecasting at the federal, tribal, state, and local levels.
The bill also (1) requires NOAA to integrate advanced technology (e.g., artificial intelligence) into the program, and (2) provides statutory authority for the program's National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.
Cosponsors (2)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- Max Miller (R-OH)
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