Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act of 2007

Summary

Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out a program for an improved ocean surface winds vector satellite for purposes including: (1) to address science and application questions related to air-sea interaction and coastal circulation; (2) to improve forecasting for hurricanes, coastal winds and storm surge, and other weather-related disasters; (3) to ensure continuity of quality for satellite ocean surface vector wind measurements so that existing weather forecasting and warning capabilities are not degraded; and (4) to advance satellite ocean surface vector wind data capabilities.

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Timeline

1. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 May 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 May 2007 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 May 2007

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Sponsors

• Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] · D · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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