Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
Latest action (27 Jun 2023): Introduced
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Official summary
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4373 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 4373 become law?
- Not yet. As of 27 Jun 2023, H.R. 4373 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4373?
- H.R. 4373 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Collins [R-GA10] (Republican-GA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4373?
- Introduced (27 Jun 2023).
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