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H.R.2413

H.R.2413: Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
Introduced June 18, 2013
Latest Major Action April 2, 2014

Bill Sponsor

Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.)

Bill Cosponsors

20 (7 Democrats, 13 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (who is also the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration [NOAA]) to prioritize weather-related activities, including the provision of improved weather data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy, in all relevant line offices. ...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
April 2, 2014	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 1, 2014	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
April 1, 2014	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2759-2761)
April 1, 2014	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2413.
April 1, 2014	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2759-2763)
April 1, 2014	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
March 21, 2014	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 285.
March 21, 2014	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-383.
Dec. 5, 2013	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec. 5, 2013	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 9, 2013	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 9, 2013	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
July 8, 2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
June 18, 2013	Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
June 18, 2013	Introduced in the House by Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.)

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