S. 881 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act
S. 881 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act, became law — introduced on Mar 26, 2019, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-181
What it does
Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PROSWIFT Act
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2019
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
- Became lawOct 21, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-181. (Oct 21, 2020)
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