Search Results: keywords:"national weather service"

  • S. 5049 — To modify the definition of disaster in the Small Business Act to include low or no snowfall amounts, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:310

    S. 5049, titled the "Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act of 2024," aims to broaden the definition of a "disaster" under the Small Business Act to include scenarios with low or no snowfall. This expansion would officially recognize insufficient snowfall as a...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5049 wants to change the rules so that when there's not enough snow in winter, small businesses that rely on snow can get help, just like when there's a big storm or flood. It asks weather experts to help figure out how to make these new rules work.

  • S. 4500 — To modify operations of the National Water Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:764

    The bill S. 4500, titled the "Water Research Optimization Act of 2024," aims to modify the operations of the National Water Center within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It includes amendments to improve water research and model development, making...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make the U.S. National Water Center even better at studying water and sharing that knowledge with others. It says which jobs the center has to do and tries to make sure everyone works together and runs everything smoothly.