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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1715: Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

Passed HouseMay 9, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 22, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)May 9, 2023, 356–50
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, May 9, 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out research on advancing weather and climate modeling and prediction.

DOE and NOAA must jointly carry out research on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for climate modeling and weather prediction. Research activities may include (1) developing new methods for modeling and simulation, machine learning, and predictive data analysis; and (2) facilitating data sharing between federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.

Additionally, NOAA must carry out an initiative to conduct proof-of-concept scenarios by comparing forecasts generated by advanced forecasting models with those generated by current models. As part of the initiative, NOAA may share innovations in the modeling system and applications through community-based activities and leverage climate and weather data and efforts of other federal agencies. NOAA must collaborate with DOE on the initiative.

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The research required by the bill must meet security and integrity requirements that apply to certain research activities of the National Science Foundation.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 9, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 356–50

Yea 356two-thirds 271Nay 50

  • Democrats198 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans157 yea, 50 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Dale Strong (R-AL), W. Steube (R-FL), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Gary Palmer (R-AL), Scott Perry (R-PA), Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rich McCormick (R-GA) and John Joyce (R-PA) voted Nay; and 40 more

See how all 406 members voted

Showing 434 of 434 members

Yea 356

Republicans (157)

Democrats (198)

Independents (1)

Nay 50

Republicans (50) broke with their party

Not voting 28

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House May 9, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • May 9, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 356–50
    Roll call 204 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1980015
    Republicans15750013
    Independents1000
    Total35650028

    House roll call 204: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    50 crossed party lines: 50 Republicans

    How each member voted (434)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

7

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

384 points earned
  1. 1Max Miller R-OH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Robert Aderholt R-AL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Rick Allen R-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Jim Banks R-IN1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Aaron Bean R-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. May 9, 2023Passed the House, 356–50.
  2. Mar 22, 2023Introduced in the House by Max Miller.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. May 10, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. May 9, 2023Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  3. May 9, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2147-2149)
  4. May 9, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1715.
  5. May 9, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. May 9, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2152-2153)
  7. May 9, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
  8. May 9, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
  9. May 9, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. May 5, 2023Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-49.
  11. May 5, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
  12. Mar 29, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. Mar 29, 2023Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  14. Mar 22, 2023Introduced in House
  15. Mar 22, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.