Hurricane Satellite Modernization Act

Summary

Hurricane Satellite Modernization Act - Authorizes the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to procure and launch the next-generation Extended Ocean Vector Winds Mission, or XOVWM, constellation of satellites. Requires the Administrator to coordinate with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to ensure that the capabilities of the XOVWM constellation of satellites will meet the operational data needs of NOAA. Requires development of a plan and schedule for the procurement and launch of the XOVWM constellation of satellites. Authorizes the Administrator of NOAA to operate the constellation of satellites procured and developed under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 22 September 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 September 2008

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

   Source: Committee

3. 22 September 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 September 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 September 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 September 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 September 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 September 2008

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Sponsors

• Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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