SENATE 881116th CongressBecame Public Law No: 116-181.

PROSWIFT Act

Last Action: 10/21/2020

Actions

2020-10-21Became Public Law No: 116-181.
2020-10-21Became Public Law No: 116-181.
2020-10-21Signed by President.
2020-10-21Signed by President.
2020-10-09Presented to President.
2020-10-09Presented to President.
2020-09-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-09-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4455-4458)
2020-09-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-09-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 881.
2020-09-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4455-4463)
2020-09-16Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2020-07-29Held at the desk.
2020-07-29Received in the House.
2020-07-28Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-10-21 (49)

Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. Geological Survey to carry out specified space weather activities.

NOAA may establish a pilot program under which NOAA offers to enter into contracts with entities in the commercial space weather sector to provide NOAA with space weather data that meets certain standards.

The working group must periodically review and update the benchmarks described in the report of the National Science and Technology Council titled Space Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks and dated June 2018, as necessary, based on (1) any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available, or (2) the evolving needs of entities impacted by space weather phenomena.

Cosponsors (1)

Cory Gardner (R-CO)

Subjects

Advisory bodies
Atmospheric science and weather
Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Infrastructure development
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military facilities and property
Research administration and funding
Spacecraft and satellites
Transportation safety and security

Became law: Pub. L. 116-181

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