Weather Information for Agriculture Act.
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Latest action (27 Jun 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
The "Weather Information for Agriculture Act" (H.R. 4373) proposes to reauthorize and update programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) focused on weather forecasting and monitoring for agriculture. Specifically, it would extend the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) program through fiscal year 2028, requiring NOAA to integrate advanced technologies like artificial intelligence into its drought monitoring and forecasting efforts. The bill also aims to formally establish and strengthen a National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.
This legislation would affect federal agencies, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders by improving the availability and quality of drought and soil moisture data. It seeks to advance weather prediction capabilities by incorporating new technologies and ensuring observational networks are robust. The bill outlines specific activities for the soil moisture network, including developing a public website, setting data quality criteria, and increasing monitoring stations.
Currently, H.R. 4373 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As an introduced bill, its next step would be consideration by that committee, which could lead to amendments, hearings, and potentially a vote to advance it further in the legislative process.
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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.
Timeline
27 Jun 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4373 do?
- The "Weather Information for Agriculture Act" (H.R. 4373) proposes to reauthorize and update programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) focused on weather forecasting and monitoring for agriculture. Specifically, it would extend the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) program through fiscal year 2028, requiring NOAA to integrate advanced technologies like artificial intelligence into its drought monitoring and forecasting efforts. The bill also aims to formally establish and strengthen a National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network. This legislation would affect federal agencies, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders by improving the availability and quality of drought and soil moisture data. It seeks to advance weather prediction capabilities by incorporating new technologies and ensuring observational networks are robust. The bill outlines specific activities for the soil moisture network, including developing a public website, setting data quality criteria, and increasing monitoring stations. Currently, H.R. 4373 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As an introduced bill, its next step would be consideration by that committee, which could lead to amendments, hearings, and potentially a vote to advance it further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 4373 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4373. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4373?
- H.R. 4373 was sponsored by Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4373?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (27 Jun 2023).
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