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S. 1509 (110th)

Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act of 2007

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Introduced

24 May 2007

Last action

24 May 2007 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6870-6871)

Sponsors

Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 August 2025

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, coastal circulation, and biological productivity; (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

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6870-6871)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6869-6870)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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