Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 11:03 AMSummary of Bill S 613
Bill 119 s 613, 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 data collected from the network is made available to the public. Additionally, the bill outlines that the Under Secretary must work with relevant federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners to support the program.
The purpose of the National Mesonet Program is to improve weather forecasting, emergency response, and overall understanding of atmospheric conditions. By maintaining and expanding the network of weather monitoring stations, the program aims to provide more accurate and timely information to help protect lives and property during severe weather events. Overall, Bill 119 s 613 seeks to prioritize the importance of the National Mesonet Program and ensure that it continues to receive the necessary funding and support to fulfill its mission of enhancing weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 613
Bill S 613 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill S 613 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 18, 2025. Bill S 613's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of March 12, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 613
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 613
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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