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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

Introduced: December 4, 2023 Introduced by: Lucas, Frank D. Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2024
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)
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)
Apr 29, 2024
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.
Dec 11, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
Dec 11, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 30, 2024 House · vote #158 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 394–19 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

What's happening now May 1, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 9
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  • HR 2995 Related bill National Mesonet Authorization Act
  • HR 3915 Related bill Aviation Weather Improvement Act
  • HR 4373 Related bill Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
  • HR 4575 Related bill Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
  • HR 6234 Related bill To reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes.
  • S 1414 Related bill National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
  • HR 6080 Related bill Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
  • HR 4069 Related bill Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 11 Republican 15
D
Frost, Maxwell
Florida · Dec 4, 2023
 D
McClellan, Jennifer L.
Virginia · Dec 4, 2023
 D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Dec 4, 2023
Caraveo, Yadira
· Nov 28, 2023
 D
Sykes, Emilia Strong
Ohio · Nov 28, 2023
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Nov 17, 2023
 D
Lee, Summer L.
Pennsylvania · Nov 17, 2023
 D
Sorensen, Eric
Illinois · Nov 17, 2023
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Nov 7, 2023
 D
Foushee, Valerie P.
North Carolina · Nov 7, 2023
Jackson, Jeff
· Nov 7, 2023
 D
Ross, Deborah K.
North Carolina · Nov 7, 2023
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Nov 7, 2023
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Nov 6, 2023
 R
Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Nov 6, 2023
 R
Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Nov 1, 2023
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Baird, James R.
Indiana · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Collins, Mike
Georgia · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Oct 26, 2023
Garcia, Mike
· Oct 26, 2023
 R
Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Oct 26, 2023
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 26, 2023
 R
McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Miller, Max L.
Ohio · Oct 26, 2023
 R
Obernolte, Jay
California · Oct 26, 2023
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Oct 26, 2023
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 26, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6093/
MLA
"H.R. 6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6093/.
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H.R. 6093, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6093/.
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