National Weather Services Act

Summary

National Weather Services Act - Declares that the Secretary of Commerce, utilizing the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall be responsible for collection of weather data and provision of weather related activities including specialized forecasting and the issuance of warnings for specified weather conditions. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to carry out this Act, to construct weather service facilities, operate environmental satellite systems, and coordinate weather service research. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide meteorological services for support of the military. Directs the Secretary of State to provide general policy guidance and to undertake international negotiations with respect to this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 August 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 August 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 95-1499.

   Source: Committee

5. 16 August 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 95-1499.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 September 1978

   Passed

   Measure passed House.

   Source: Floor

7. 19 September 1978

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

   Source: Floor

8. 19 September 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 20 September 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing
• · hssy00 · Standing

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