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HR 6753 97th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Administrative procedure Department of Commerce Executive reorganization Weather and Climate Weather forecasting

A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.

Introduced: July 13, 1982 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 20, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.
Jul 13, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jul 13, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service.

Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research.

What's happening now July 20, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6269 Identical bill A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.
  • S 2529 Identical bill A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 23, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6753: A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6753/
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