HR 6093
Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 reauthorizes and updates several programs within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) focused on weather forecasting, research, and data collection. It extends funding for programs like the U.S. Weather Research Program and the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (VORTEX-USA). The bill also promotes commercialization of weather data, improves communication systems, and supports weather forecasting for agriculture and water management, with a particular emphasis on modernizing technology and expanding coverage. Finally, it aims to enhance hurricane and tornado forecasts through research and innovation.
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Darrell E. Issa
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