118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3966: Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
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Summary
This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish programs that support atmospheric river forecasts.
Specifically, NOAA must establish at least one pilot program to support subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasts for water management in the western region of the United States, including improvements with respect to atmospheric river modeling.
NOAA must also establish an atmospheric river forecast improvement program to reduce the loss of life and economic losses from atmospheric rivers. The program must evaluate the value of innovative observation methods, such as uncrewed aircrafts and other emerging technology.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jay Obernolte R-CAOriginal
- J. Correa D-CA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mike Garcia SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Mike Garcia.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.