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H. R. 7661 — To provide expanded cooperation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Taiwan, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:717
H.R. 7661, titled the “Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024,” aims to foster collaboration between the United States and Taiwan in civilian space activities. The bill requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to engage with Taiwanese agencies to enhance...
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H.R. 7661 is a plan for the U.S. to team up with Taiwan in space activities like satellite building and exploration, making sure important secrets are kept safe. This plan will be checked and talked about every year to see how it's going and to solve any problems.
S. 4343 — To establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,154
S. 4343 aims to establish a comprehensive program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to enhance the prediction and management of wildfires, fire weather, and related smoke effects in the United States. The bill focuses on improving forecasting...
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The "Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024" is a plan to help a government group called NOAA do a better job of predicting wildfires and the smoky weather that comes with them, especially near where people live. It sets aside money to improve technology and work with other groups, but it doesn't say exactly how the money will be spent.
H. R. 4770 — To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,718
H.R. 4770 is a bill that proposes to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill aims to enhance the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem through various initiatives like scientific research, education, and resource management. It includes...
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H.R. 4770 is like a set of special rules to help take care of the Chesapeake Bay, which is a big area with lots of water and nature. These rules aim to make sure this area stays healthy and beautiful by doing things like studying the water, teaching people about it, and working together with others to keep it nice and clean.
S. 4907 — To improve weather research and forecasting by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,209
The bill, S. 4907, called the "FORECASTS Tracking Act of 2024," aims to enhance weather research and forecasting by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It focuses on improving subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts through advanced research, better data...
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The bill is like a big plan to help weather scientists get better at predicting the weather by giving them lots of money to study and learn new ways of figuring out if it will rain or be sunny, but some people are worried because the plan isn't super clear on how all the money will be spent and shared.
S. 3642 — To direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,946
The Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act aims to enhance weather models in the United States by promoting collaborative research between the Department of Energy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This bill directs both agencies to use...
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Imagine two teams, one that understands the weather and one that knows a lot about computers, working together to make better weather predictions. This bill asks them to join forces to make sure that everyone can have more accurate weather forecasts by using the latest technology and sharing what they discover.
H. R. 886 — An Act To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,961
H.R. 886 aims to enhance the management of marine debris by amending the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act and the Marine Debris Act. It includes measures to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris...
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This bill is like making sure the ocean is kept clean by fixing some rules and making sure people in charge do their jobs better. It also talks about where they can use money to help keep the ocean tidy.
S. 4795 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:31,539
S. 4795 is a bill outlining how money is allocated to the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as various science agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill specifies funding for a wide range of activities, including economic development, trade administration,...
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S. 4795 is a special plan from the government that decides where to spend money on important things like helping businesses, making sure laws are followed, and learning more about space and science. It also tries to make sure the money is used wisely and not for bad things, but sometimes the rules are not very clear.
H. R. 6093 — An Act To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:32,951
H. R. 6093, titled the "Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023," aims to improve weather research and forecasting in the United States through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill focuses on enhancing weather prediction and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like giving more tools and money to the people who predict the weather so they can tell everyone about storms and rain better, and they're also asking some companies to help them with special weather data.
H. R. 8705 — To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,306
H.R. 8705 is a bill aimed at modernizing how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages data for recreational fishing in the United States. It requires NOAA's Administrator to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program to better meet the needs of different...
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The bill wants to help make fishing rules better by letting different states keep track of how many fish people catch. It also wants to make sure everyone knows how those rules are made and to use the best science to take care of fish.
S. RES. 862 — Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:338
S. RES. 862 is a resolution proposed in the Senate to declare October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution highlights the importance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which protects the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It encourages people to visit and support...
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S. RES. 862 is a plan to make October 23, 2024, "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to help people remember and support special ocean and lake areas that protect sea animals and nature. This special day hopes to make everyone, including the government, work together to care for these places better.
S. 3936 — To require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to seek to engage the authorities of Taiwan with respect to expanding cooperation on civilian space activities, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:781
S. 3936, known as the "Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024," seeks to enhance cooperation between the United States and Taiwan on civilian space endeavors. Within 90 days of its enactment, it empowers the leaders of NASA and NOAA, collaborating with the Secretary...
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The bill is about NASA and NOAA working together with Taiwan to do cool space stuff, like building satellites and learning from each other, while keeping important U.S. secrets safe and telling Congress how it's going every year.
H. R. 8894 — To improve the distribution of tsunami alerts to the public, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:307
H.R. 8894 aims to enhance the way tsunami alerts are distributed to the public. It requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to review and publicly share information about NOAA Weather Radio coverage in areas at risk of tsunamis. The bill also...
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H.R. 8894 is like a plan to make sure everyone can hear and understand tsunami warnings better. It wants to check how well the radio warnings work where people might have tsunamis and improve how different groups work together to get these warnings out quickly.
H. R. 6093 — An Act To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.
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May 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:32,835
H. R. 6093, titled the “Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023,” aims to enhance the United States' capabilities in weather research, forecasting, and prediction. The bill focuses on improving NOAA's weather research programs, developing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help scientists predict the weather better by giving them more money and tools to study it, work with others, and keep people safe during storms. It also wants to use information from businesses to help, but it needs to be careful with spending and make sure everything is clear and fair.
H. R. 4866 — An Act To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,524
H.R. 4866, the "Fire Weather Development Act of 2024," directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a program to enhance forecasting, detection, and communication of fire weather and fire environments. The Act aims to provide accurate wildfire...
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The "Fire Weather Development Act of 2024" is a plan that helps predict wildfires better and makes sure that different groups like firefighters and weather experts work together to keep people safe. It gives money for special tools like flying robots to watch for fires, but it needs to be careful with how it spends the money to avoid wasting it.
S. 4500 — To modify operations of the National Water Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
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...
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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.
S. 4975 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out pilot projects relating to improved subseasonal to seasonal forecasting in agriculture and water management, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:925
The bill, S. 4975, aims to improve weather forecasting to benefit agriculture and water management. It mandates the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to start at least two pilot projects to enhance subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasts. These projects will focus...
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The bill wants to help farmers and water managers by making better weather forecasts. It gives a plan to spend money on projects that will predict when it will rain, so people can be more prepared and make better choices.
H. R. 886 — An Act To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,063
H.R. 886, known as the “Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act,” proposes changes to enhance the management of marine debris programs in the United States. It aims to improve the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The...
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The "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" wants to make things better by helping people who clean up trash in the ocean. It suggests that the people in charge can get more help from around the world and have more power to manage their work.
H. R. 9092 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for assistance to States and local governments in response to extreme heat events, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:728
H.R. 9092, titled the "Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to help states and local governments respond to extreme heat events by providing them with grants,...
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H.R. 9092 is like giving special help and tools to places when it gets really, really hot outside, so they can make sure everyone stays safe and cool. But there are concerns because the rules about how to use this help aren't very clear, and some places might have a hard time getting the help they need.
H. R. 7946 — To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,658
H. R. 7946 requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to set up a Climate Change Education Program. This program aims to increase understanding of climate change by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages, highlighting new technologies...
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H.R. 7946 is like a plan to help people learn about Earth's changing weather through fun and interesting lessons, and it has a big piggy bank of $50 million each year to make sure schools and groups can teach lots of people about new things and jobs that can help take care of our planet.

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