Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act

The Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act, also known as Bill 115 s 141, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. This bill aims to improve the nation's ability to forecast and prepare for space weather events, such as solar flares and geomagnetic storms, which can have significant impacts on critical infrastructure like satellites, power grids, and communication systems.

The bill calls for the establishment of a Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This program would be responsible for coordinating research efforts, developing forecasting models, and providing timely warnings and alerts to government agencies, industries, and the public.

Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to work with other federal agencies, academic institutions, and international partners to enhance our understanding of space weather phenomena and improve our ability to predict and mitigate their effects. It also calls for the development of a national space weather strategy and implementation plan to guide future research and operational activities. Overall, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act seeks to improve our nation's resilience to space weather events and ensure that we are better prepared to respond to and mitigate their impacts on our critical infrastructure.