A bill to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 with respect to the hurricane forecast improvement program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 with respect to the hurricane forecast improvement program, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Plain Language Summary of S 3919 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would modify an existing law (the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017) to make changes to the federal hurricane forecast improvement program. The specific details of what changes are proposed aren't available in the provided information, but the bill aims to enhance how the U.S. government predicts and forecasts hurricanes. **Who It Affects** If passed, this bill would primarily affect federal weather agencies (particularly NOAA and the National Weather Service), meteorologists, and communities vulnerable to hurricanes.
Better hurricane forecasts could help emergency managers and residents prepare more effectively for storms. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full Senate vote yet. More detailed information about the specific provisions would require access to the bill's full text.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.