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Weather Forecast Support: Better Warnings and Safety

This act strengthens the weather data collection program, aiming to improve the accuracy of forecasts and warnings for severe conditions. This allows citizens to react faster to threats, increasing their safety and aiding in daily planning.
Key points
Improved Weather Forecasts: The program collects more data, leading to more accurate predictions of storms, floods, and other phenomena.
Faster Warnings: The goal is to reduce severe weather warning times to 30 minutes, providing more time for preparation.
Support for Local Networks: The act provides financial and technical assistance to local and private weather stations to increase available data.
Road Safety: The expansion of road weather observation networks aims to improve travel and transportation safety.
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Print number: 118_HR_2995
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Mesonet Authorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2995.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Weather Forecasts: The program collects more data, leading to more accurate predictions of storms, floods, and other phenomena.
  • Faster Warnings: The goal is to reduce severe weather warning times to 30 minutes, providing more time for preparation.
  • Support for Local Networks: The act provides financial and technical assistance to local and private weather stations to increase available data.
  • Road Safety: The expansion of road weather observation networks aims to improve travel and transportation safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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