H.R. 9513, known as the "Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024," mandates the development of a federal science strategy to enhance the monitoring and detection of methane emissions. The bill instructs NASA to collaborate with other federal agencies and the National Academies of Sciences,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9513 is a plan to help scientists work together to watch for methane gas, which is a bit like keeping an eye out for sneaky pollution that sneaks into the air, and they want to do it even better by using cool new technology and better teamwork. They're giving NASA some money to help figure out the best way to do this, but they want to make sure the money is just right for the job.