Built to Last Act of 2020

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3349 Built to Last Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3349

Built to Last Act of 2020

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to identify and support research that enables a consistent, federal set of forward-looking long-term meteorological information that (1) models future extreme weather events, other environmental trends, projections, and up-to-date observations; and (2) is suitable for specified uses, including federal and nonfederal efforts to develop and adopt standards, building codes, and voluntary certifications.

NOAA must provide the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with mesoscale meteorological information when appropriate or upon request by NIST.

NIST must publish the information and advise and provide technical assistance to organizations that develop standards, model building codes, or voluntary certifications in order for such organizations to appropriately use the information.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in coordination with the U.S. Global Change Research Program and the Mitigation Framework Leadership Group, shall designate a working group to identify and support research that enables such forward-looking long-term meteorological information.

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Current Status of Bill S 3349

Bill S 3349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill S 3349 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2020. Bill S 3349's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3349

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3349

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Atmospheric science and weather

- Building construction

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Fires

- Government information and archives

- Infrastructure development

- Intergovernmental relations

- Natural disasters

- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3349

Built to Last Act of 2020

A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to identify a consistent, Federal set of best available forward-looking meteorological information and to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene an effort to make such set available, with advice and technical assistance, to standards-developing organizations, and for other purposes.