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This bill aims to enhance weather and climate prediction capabilities in the United States by directing the Department of Energy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on advanced computing research. The bill establishes a computing research initiative that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve weather forecasting. It allows NOAA to create centers of excellence that can develop advanced computing tools, explore quantum computing partnerships, and optimize weather prediction technologies. The legislation requires NOAA to submit a comprehensive report within two years detailing the potential value of high-resolution probabilistic forecast guidance, particularly for hazardous weather events like hurricanes, severe storms, winter storms, and extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the bill mandates NOAA to develop and publicly share a 10-year strategic plan for high-performance computing and data management, which must be updated every five years until 2035. This plan will outline computing resource needs, explore emerging technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence, address workforce development requirements, and include performance measures to track progress. The bill also requires annual congressional briefings on the implementation of this strategic plan, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in weather prediction technologies.

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