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HOUSE 6093118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

Last Action
5/1/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-01Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-04-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-04-30On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 158). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2658-2676)
  • 2024-04-30Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 158). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2658-2676)
  • 2024-04-30Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)
  • 2024-04-29At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2024-04-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.
  • 2024-04-29Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)
  • 2024-04-29Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2023-12-11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
  • 2023-12-11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
  • 2023-12-11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
  • 2023-11-08Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.
  • 2023-11-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-10-26Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-04-30 (53)

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research. 

For example, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 programs that are administered by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including the U.S. Weather Research Program. It also provides statutory authority for NOAA's Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (known as VORTEX-USA).

The bill also requires NOAA to establish programs that support weather forecasting technology, including improvements to radar accuracy, weather forecasting in underserved areas, and coastal flooding forecasting. NOAA must also contract with the private sector to obtain weather-related data and establish a pilot program to test the compatibility of this data with NOAA infrastructure. 

In addition, NOAA must improve weather-related communication systems, including those related to hazardous weather events, through system upgrades that use more modern technology (e.g., cloud-based services) and that allow for expanded coverage (e.g., in rural areas).

Finally, NOAA must administer programs that support weather forecasting for agricultural and water management, including pilot programs to improve precipitation forecasts in the western and central states and a soil moisture monitoring network. 

Cosponsors (20)

  • ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA)
  • Max Miller (R-OH)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Brian Babin (R-TX)
  • James Baird (R-IN)
  • Mike Garcia (R-CA)
  • Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
  • Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
  • Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
  • Richard McCormick (R-GA)
  • Mike Collins (R-GA)
  • Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
  • Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
  • Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)
  • Eric Crawford (R-AR)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • Valerie Foushee (D-NC)
  • Deborah Ross (D-NC)
  • Jeff Jackson (D-NC)

Subjects

  • Aquatic ecology
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Aviation and airports
  • Computers and information technology
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Hydrology and hydrography
  • Natural disasters
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Spacecraft and satellites
  • Water quality
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