To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, to expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.
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Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and though it was passed by both chambers on December 1, 2016 it was passed in non-identical forms and the differences were never resolved.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
6 Cosponsors (4 Republicans, 2 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Lucas-Bridenstine Bill to Strengthen Severe Weather Forecasting Passes House”
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Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK3]
(Sponsor)
on May 20, 2015
“Smith Advocates for Improved Weather Forecasting”
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Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX21, 1987-2018]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jul 14, 2015
“Senate Approves Schatz-Thune Weather Forecasting Reforms”
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Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
on Dec 2, 2016
History
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Mar 24, 2015
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Introduced
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Mar 25, 2015
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Ordered Reported
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May 19, 2015
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Passed House (Senate next)
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May 19, 2015
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Reported by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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Dec 1, 2016
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Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
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Apr 18, 2017
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Reintroduced Bill —
Enacted — Signed by the President
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H.R. 1561 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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