WEATHER Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-08T15:53:36Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3401 WEATHER Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2024, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 3401

The Weather Enhancements for Advancing Technologies and Education Research (WEATHER) Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3401, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving weather forecasting and research.

The main goals of the WEATHER Act include enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts, improving communication of weather information to the public, and advancing research in the field of meteorology. The bill seeks to achieve these goals through a variety of measures, including investing in new technologies, improving data collection and analysis, and increasing collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, and private sector partners.

One key provision of the WEATHER Act is the establishment of a Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Fund, which would provide funding for research and development of new weather forecasting technologies. The bill also calls for the creation of a National Weather Service Advisory Board to provide guidance and recommendations on improving weather forecasting and communication. Overall, the WEATHER Act of 2023 aims to modernize and improve the nation's weather forecasting capabilities, ultimately leading to better protection of lives and property in the face of severe weather events.

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Current Status of Bill S 3401

Bill S 3401 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3401 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill S 3401's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 5, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3401

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3401

WEATHER Act of 2023WEATHER Act of 2023Withstanding Extreme Agricultural Threats by Harvesting Economic Resilience Act of 2023A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development on a single index insurance policy, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development on a single index insurance policy, and for other purposes.

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