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Weather Information for Agriculture Act.

USA118th CongressHR-4373| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2023
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Baird (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Weather Information for Agriculture Act This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research for agriculture. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA's) National Integrated Drought Information System program, which coordinates drought monitoring and forecasting at the federal, tribal, state, and local levels. The bill also (1) requires NOAA to integrate advanced technology (e.g., artificial intelligence) into the program, and (2) provides statutory authority for the program's National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • June 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

Weather Information for Agriculture Act.

USA118th CongressHR-4373| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2023
Weather Information for Agriculture Act This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research for agriculture. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA's) National Integrated Drought Information System program, which coordinates drought monitoring and forecasting at the federal, tribal, state, and local levels. The bill also (1) requires NOAA to integrate advanced technology (e.g., artificial intelligence) into the program, and (2) provides statutory authority for the program's National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • June 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Baird (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted