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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (29)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 11, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Dec 11, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.
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.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)
Apr 30, 2024
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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Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5601
Introduced in Senate
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 11, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.


  • December 11, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.


  • April 29, 2024
    Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.


  • April 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.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)


  • April 30, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5601
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6234: To reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-6080: Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
  • HR 118-4373: Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
  • S 118-1414: National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
  • HR 118-2995: National Mesonet Authorization Act
  • HR 118-4575: Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
  • HR 118-3915: Aviation Weather Improvement Act
  • HR 118-4069: Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
  • HR 118-1482: NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Aquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsComputers and information technologyDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsHydrology and hydrographyNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSpacecraft and satellitesWater quality

Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
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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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 11, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Dec 11, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.
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.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)
Apr 30, 2024
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)
View Vote
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5601
Introduced in Senate
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 0.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 11, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.


  • December 11, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-306.


  • April 29, 2024
    Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2679)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6093.


  • April 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.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714)


  • April 30, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5601
    Introduced in Senate
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (29)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6234: To reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-6080: Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
  • HR 118-4373: Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
  • S 118-1414: National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
  • HR 118-2995: National Mesonet Authorization Act
  • HR 118-4575: Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
  • HR 118-3915: Aviation Weather Improvement Act
  • HR 118-4069: Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
  • HR 118-1482: NWR Modernization Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsComputers and information technologyDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsHydrology and hydrographyNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSpacecraft and satellitesWater quality