Weather Information for Agriculture Act.

Summary

Weather Information for Agriculture Act This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research for agriculture. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA's) National Integrated Drought Information System program, which coordinates drought monitoring and forecasting at the federal, tribal, state, and local levels. The bill also (1) requires NOAA to integrate advanced technology (e.g., artificial intelligence) into the program, and (2) provides statutory authority for the program's National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.

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Timeline

1. 27 June 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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2. 27 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 June 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 June 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• James Baird · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023