Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 6093, Weather Act Reauthorization - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 31-0
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.
- Amendment #019 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Lucas (R-OK) - passed by voice vote
Manager's Amendment
- Amendment #087 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Ms. Bonamici (D-OR) with Mr. Issa (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Amendments Act
- Amendment #049 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Obernolte (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
Extends the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program through FY 2028.
- Amendment #088 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Ms. Bonamici (D-OR) with Mr. Posey (R-FL) - passed by voice vote
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act
- Amendment #026 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Jackson (D-NC) - passed by voice vote
Adds the identification of locations for the next-generation radar replacement.
- Amendment #048 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) - passed by voice vote
Ensures the Aviation Weather Center is able to disseminate data, forecasts, and information in a timely manner to meet the needs of aviation users.
- Amendment #027 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Sorensen (D-IL) - passed by voice vote
Supports reanalysis and reforecasting activities
- Amendment #031 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Strong (R-AL) with Ms. Ross (D-NC) - passed by voice vote
Addresses workforce issues at the National Weather Service by establishing milestones, timelines, and service level expectations required for expeditious hiring and timely onboarding of NWS employees. Conducts an assessment of medical impacts, including stress and mental health, on NWS employees working rotating shifts. Designates at least one service hydrologist at each Weather Forecast Office.
- Amendment #054 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) - passed by voice vote
Requires security policies and procedures for the Data Assimilation University Consortium
- Amendment #018 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Frost (D-FL) with Mr. Webster of (R-FL) - passed by voice vote
Authorizes research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings.
- Amendment #027 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Ms. McClellan (D-VA) - passed by voice vote
Includes “under-observed, underserved, or highly vulnerable populations" in post-storm community impact studies.
- Amendment #027 to H.R. 6093, Offered by Mr. Jackson (D-NC) - passed by voice vote
Authorizes a precipitation forecast improvement modeling program.