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US HR6093

US HR6093
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023 Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023


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Introduced
10/26/2023
In Committee
11/08/2023
Crossed Over
05/01/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, aims to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data. Key provisions include reauthorizing and enhancing programs for tornado, hurricane, and atmospheric river forecasting, establishing a commercial data program, modernizing NOAA Weather Radio, and improving communication of hazardous weather information to the public. The bill also supports weather and climate information for agriculture and water management, and enhances the National Integrated Drought Information System and National Mesonet Program.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/01/2024)

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