Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
3/12/2025, 2:26 PMSummary of Bill S 590
Bill 119 s 590, also known as the National Mesonet Program Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to continue funding and maintaining the National Mesonet Program. The National Mesonet Program is a network of weather monitoring stations across the United States that provide real-time data on atmospheric conditions.The bill specifies that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere must ensure that the National Mesonet Program remains operational and that the data collected from the network of weather stations is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, the bill outlines that the Under Secretary must work with relevant stakeholders to improve the National Mesonet Program and ensure that it meets the needs of various users, including government agencies, researchers, and the general public.
Overall, the National Mesonet Program Act aims to prioritize the importance of maintaining a reliable and comprehensive network of weather monitoring stations in the United States. By requiring the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to continue funding and maintaining the National Mesonet Program, the bill seeks to ensure that accurate and timely weather data is available to support decision-making and research efforts related to atmospheric conditions.
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Current Status of Bill S 590
Bill S 590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 590 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 590's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 13, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 590
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3Republican Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain the National Mesonet Program, and for other purposes.A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain the National Mesonet Program, and for other purposes.Comments
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