United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2413 (113th)
Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014
Introduced
18 June 2013
Last action
2 April 2014 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Subjects
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Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013 - Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (and also the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration [NOAA]) to make certain weather-related activities concerning public safety and the national economy the top priority in the planning and management of programs within all relevant NOAA line offices. Directs the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) to: (1) undertake a program to develop an improved understanding of forecast capabilities for atmospheric events; (2) establish a tornado warning extension program; and (3) issue a plan for restoring U.S. leadership in weather modeling, prediction, and forecasting. Requires the Under Secretary to: (1) develop a prioritized list of observation data requirements necessary to ensure weather forecasting capabilities to protect life and property; (2) undertake ongoing systematic evaluations of observing systems, data, and information needed to meet the requirements developed under such priority list; (3) identify current and potential future data gaps in observing capabilities related to such requirements; and (4) determine a range of options to address the gaps identified. Directs the OAR Assistant Administrator to undertake Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) to assess the relative value and benefits of observing capabilities and systems. Allows technical and scientific OSSE evaluations to include assessments of the impact of observing capabilities on: (1) global weather prediction, (2) hurricane track and intensity forecasting, (3) tornado warning times and accuracy, and (4) prediction of mid-latitude severe local storm outbreaks. Requires OSSEs to: (1) determine the potential impact of proposed space-based, sub-orbital, and in-situ observing systems on analyses and forecasts; (2) evaluate and compare observing system design options; and (3) assess the relative capabilities and costs of various and combinations of observing systems in providing data necessary for the protection of life and property. Requires OSSEs to be conducted: (1) before the acquisition of major government-owned or government-leased operational observing systems, (2) before the purchase of new commercially provided data critical to forecast accuracy, and (3) for any existing commercially provided observing system data contracts exceeding $15 million. Permits OSSEs to be conducted on existing observing systems where such data costs NOAA in excess of $20 million. Requires NOAA to issue a specified plan for high performance computing support of its advanced research and operational weather prediction models. Permits: (1) the purchase of weather data through contracts with commercial providers, and (2) the placement of weather satellite instruments on co-hosted government or private payloads. Requires a report to Congress assessing the range of commercial opportunities for obtaining space-based weather observations and providing a plan for procuring data from those nongovernmental sources.
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Timeline
18 June 2013
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 July 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Source: Committee
9 July 2013
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 July 2013
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
5 December 2013
Reported
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
5 December 2013
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
21 March 2014
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 285.
Source: Calendars
21 March 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-383.
Source: Committee
21 March 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-383.
Source: Committee
1 April 2014
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 April 2014
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2759-2761)
Source: Floor
1 April 2014
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2759-2761)
Source: Floor
1 April 2014
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2413.
Source: Floor
1 April 2014
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2759-2763)
Source: Floor
1 April 2014
Floor
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
2 April 2014
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 2 April 2014 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 1 April 2014 · Download file
- Reported in House · 21 March 2014 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 18 June 2013 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 2 April 2014
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 2 April 2014
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 1 April 2014
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 21 March 2014
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2413
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