Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
- Introduced Oct 26
- Committee Oct 26
- Passed House Apr 30
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Summary
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
Full summary5 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 30, 2024
- Passed HouseApr 30, 2024
- Reported to HouseDec 11, 2023
- Introduced in HouseOct 26, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.May 1, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseOn 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)Apr 30, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)Apr 30, 2024
- HouseAt 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.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)Apr 29, 2024
- HouseMr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.Dec 11, 2023
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.Dec 11, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldNov 8, 2023
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.Nov 8, 2023
All actions14
- HouseIntroduced in HouseOct 26, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Oct 26, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateMay 1, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 30, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseDec 11, 2023PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseOct 26, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To May 1, 2024
- House Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReported By Dec 11, 2023Markup By, Nov 8, 2023Referred To, Oct 26, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors29 cosponsors
- Rep. FRANK LUCAS (R-OK-3)Sponsor, Oct 26, 2023
- Brian Babin (R-TX-36)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Charles Fleischmann (R-TN-3)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- James Baird (R-IN-4)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Max Miller (R-OH-7)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Mike Collins (R-GA-10)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Mike Garcia (R-CA-27)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Randy Weber (R-TX-14)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Richard McCormick (R-GA-6)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA-18)OriginalJoined Oct 26, 2023
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4)Joined Nov 1, 2023
- Eric Crawford (R-AR-1)Joined Nov 6, 2023
- Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1)Joined Nov 6, 2023
- Deborah Ross (D-NC-2)Joined Nov 7, 2023
- Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)Joined Nov 7, 2023
- Jeff Jackson (D-NC-14)Joined Nov 7, 2023
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)Joined Nov 7, 2023
- Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4)Joined Nov 7, 2023
- DARRELL ISSA (R-CA-48)Joined Nov 17, 2023
- Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17)Joined Nov 17, 2023
- Summer Lee (D-PA-12)Joined Nov 17, 2023
- Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13)Joined Nov 28, 2023
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-8)Joined Nov 28, 2023
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-7)Joined Dec 4, 2023
- Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4)Joined Dec 4, 2023
- Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10)Joined Dec 4, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 118-306Committee report
Titles3
- Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- 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.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects13
Related bills9
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- H.R. 2995 118th, Related bill National Mesonet Authorization Act
- H.R. 3915 118th, Related bill Aviation Weather Improvement Act
- H.R. 4373 118th, Related bill Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
- H.R. 4575 118th, Related bill Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
- H.R. 6234 118th, Related bill To reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes.
- S. 1414 118th, Related bill National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
- H.R. 6080 118th, Related bill Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
- H.R. 4069 118th, Related bill Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.