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Better Water Forecasts: Coordinating Research and Flood Operations.

This Act streamlines the National Water Center's operations by placing it under the National Weather Service. The goal is to better coordinate water research and rapidly implement new forecasting models, leading to more accurate flood and drought warnings. Citizens benefit from increased safety due to more precise and integrated hydrological forecasts.
Key points
Strengthening the National Water Center as the primary hub for coordinating water forecasts among federal agencies (e.g., FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers).
Integrating advanced water resource modeling into the unified weather forecast system, improving the accuracy of warnings.
Ensuring supervision over regional River Forecast Centers to standardize hydrological operations nationwide.
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Print number: 118_S_4500
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Research Optimization Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4500.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening the National Water Center as the primary hub for coordinating water forecasts among federal agencies (e.g., FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers).
  • Integrating advanced water resource modeling into the unified weather forecast system, improving the accuracy of warnings.
  • Ensuring supervision over regional River Forecast Centers to standardize hydrological operations nationwide.
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 Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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