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Better Weather and Flood Forecasts: Enhancing Data for Safety and Agriculture.

This Act mandates the maintenance and expansion of the National Mesonet Program, which collects environmental data from diverse sources. The goal is to significantly improve the accuracy of forecasts, warnings for floods, droughts, and fires, directly enhancing personal safety, agricultural planning, and transportation. The program aims to achieve a 30-minute warning time for severe weather events.
Key points
Improved Severe Weather Warnings: Increased data density aims to shorten the warning time for severe storms and other hazards to 30 minutes.
Support for Agriculture: Collecting detailed soil moisture data will help farmers manage crops, improve food security, and combat drought.
Funding for Local Networks: The program provides grants to state, tribal, and private entities to build or upgrade local weather monitoring stations.
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Print number: 118_S_4901
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4901.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Severe Weather Warnings: Increased data density aims to shorten the warning time for severe storms and other hazards to 30 minutes.
  • Support for Agriculture: Collecting detailed soil moisture data will help farmers manage crops, improve food security, and combat drought.
  • Funding for Local Networks: The program provides grants to state, tribal, and private entities to build or upgrade local weather monitoring stations.
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. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

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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