To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jul 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
**Summary of H.R. 4913**
This bill would create a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aimed at improving precipitation forecasting. The program's goal is to advance forecasts across all timescales—from short-term weather to seasonal and decadal predictions—by developing and using fully coupled Earth System Models. Specific activities include improving prediction of extreme precipitation events (such as atmospheric rivers, tropical cyclones, and winter storms), enhancing data collection and management, applying high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and researching how to better communicate forecasts to the public. NOAA would be required to review and update the program's goals at least every two years and incorporate changes into its strategic plans.
The bill primarily affects NOAA and its National Weather Service, as well as academic institutions, private-sector partners, and federal, state, local, and tribal agencies that NOAA would be directed to engage with. Ultimately, the program is intended to benefit the public through more accurate and timely precipitation forecasts used for decision-making.
The bill authorizes funding of $15 million for fiscal year 2024, rising incrementally to about $15.2 million by fiscal year 2028.
H.R. 4913 was introduced on July 26, 2023, by Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not received a vote and, according to the official summary, did not advance during the 118th Congress.
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Official summary
This bill establishes a program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve precipitation forecasts. The program must support research, development, and implementation of Earth System Models (i.e., simulations used to understand and project changes in climate and ecosystems), including with respect to precipitation extremes and related weather events.
Timeline
26 Jul 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4913 do?
- **Summary of H.R. 4913** This bill would create a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aimed at improving precipitation forecasting. The program's goal is to advance forecasts across all timescales—from short-term weather to seasonal and decadal predictions—by developing and using fully coupled Earth System Models. Specific activities include improving prediction of extreme precipitation events (such as atmospheric rivers, tropical cyclones, and winter storms), enhancing data collection and management, applying high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and researching how to better communicate forecasts to the public. NOAA would be required to review and update the program's goals at least every two years and incorporate changes into its strategic plans. The bill primarily affects NOAA and its National Weather Service, as well as academic institutions, private-sector partners, and federal, state, local, and tribal agencies that NOAA would be directed to engage with. Ultimately, the program is intended to benefit the public through more accurate and timely precipitation forecasts used for decision-making. The bill authorizes funding of $15 million for fiscal year 2024, rising incrementally to about $15.2 million by fiscal year 2028. H.R. 4913 was introduced on July 26, 2023, by Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not received a vote and, according to the official summary, did not advance during the 118th Congress.
- Has H.R. 4913 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4913. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4913?
- H.R. 4913 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14] (D-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4913?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (26 Jul 2023).
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