H.R. 2413 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013
H.R. 2413 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014), the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Jim Bridenstine with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (who is also the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration [NOAA]) to prioritize weather-related activities, including the provision of improved weather data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy, in all relevan…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014
Sponsor
Jim Bridenstine (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2013
- Passed the HouseApr 1, 2014
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Apr 2, 2014)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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