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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LUCAS:H.R. 6093.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:``The Congress shall have Power . . . To make all Lawswhich shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoExecution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vestedby this Constitution in the Government of the United States,or in any Department or Officer thereof.''The single subject of this legislation is:To improve the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration's weather research, forecasting, prediction,and provision of weather data.[Page H5176]
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Standing
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House
Standing
  - Reported By
2023-12-11T18:22:25Z
  - Markup By
2023-11-08T16:43:07Z
  - Referred To
2023-10-26T14:01:05Z
H. Rept. 118-306

- NWR Modernization Act of 2023
118
1482
HR
2023-05-16
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
  - Related bill
CRS

- National Mesonet Authorization Act
118
2995
HR
2023-04-28
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS

- Aviation Weather Improvement Act
118
3915
HR
2023-09-21
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
  - Related bill
CRS

- Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
118
4373
HR
2023-06-27
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS

- Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
118
4575
HR
2023-07-12
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS

- To reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes.
118
6234
HR
2023-11-06
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS

- National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
118
1414
S
2023-12-22
Held at the desk.
09:17:01
  - Related bill
CRS

- Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
118
6080
HR
2023-10-26
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS

- Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
118
4069
HR
2023-06-13
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  - Related bill
CRS
- 2024-05-01
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
- 2024-04-30
12:19:22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2024-04-30
12:19:21
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)
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12:19:21
Passed/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)
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- 2024-04-30
12:14:46
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)
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- 2024-04-29
17:54:14
At 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.
Floor
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- 2024-04-29
17:24:25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.
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- 2024-04-29
17:24:20
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2024-04-29
17:24:08
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2023-12-11
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Calendars
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House floor actions
U00247
- 2023-12-11
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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- 2023-11-08
  - hssy00
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee
- 2023-10-26
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
IntroReferral
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- 2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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R
OH
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7
2023-10-26
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TX
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14
2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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OK
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-10-26
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2023-11-01
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2023-11-06
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2023-11-06
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2023-11-07
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2023-11-07
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2023-11-07
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2023-11-17
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2023-11-17
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2023-11-28
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2023-11-28
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2023-12-04
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2023-12-04
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Science, Technology, Communications
- Aquatic ecology
2024-05-10T16:43:25Z
- Atmospheric science and weather
2024-05-10T16:08:01Z
- Aviation and airports
2024-05-10T16:41:29Z
- Computers and information technology
2024-05-10T16:41:25Z
- Disaster relief and insurance
2024-05-10T16:49:04Z
- Emergency communications systems
2024-05-10T16:41:45Z
- Hydrology and hydrography
2024-05-10T16:52:54Z
- Natural disasters
2024-05-10T16:43:56Z
- Public contracts and procurement
2024-05-10T16:54:59Z
- Public-private cooperation
2024-05-10T16:56:39Z
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2024-05-10T16:41:35Z
- Water quality
2024-05-10T16:42:59Z
Science, Technology, Communications
2024-02-05T17:15:18Z
00
2023-10-26
Introduced in House
2024-05-02T17:40:43Z
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.
07
2023-12-11
Reported to House
2024-05-06T20:08:15Z
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.
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2024-04-30
Passed House
2024-05-06T20:11:20Z
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.

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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.
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- Engrossed in House
2024-04-30T04:00:00Z
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2023-12-11T05:00:00Z
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2023-10-26T04:00:00Z
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