Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jan 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on research to improve weather forecasting models. This would involve using advanced computing techniques, such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, to develop and refine these models. The goal is to enhance the accuracy and capabilities of weather predictions.
The bill would affect federal agencies like the Department of Energy and NOAA, as well as National Laboratories, universities, and non-profit institutions. These entities could participate in the research through competitive grants and agreements. The initiative aims to foster collaboration, open development, and data sharing among these groups to advance weather modeling.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on January 23, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would become law.
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Timeline
23 Jan 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3642 do?
- This bill, the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on research to improve weather forecasting models. This would involve using advanced computing techniques, such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, to develop and refine these models. The goal is to enhance the accuracy and capabilities of weather predictions. The bill would affect federal agencies like the Department of Energy and NOAA, as well as National Laboratories, universities, and non-profit institutions. These entities could participate in the research through competitive grants and agreements. The initiative aims to foster collaboration, open development, and data sharing among these groups to advance weather modeling. This bill was introduced in the Senate on January 23, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would become law.
- Has S. 3642 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3642. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3642?
- S. 3642 was sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3642?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (23 Jan 2024).
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