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- H.R.1561
H.R.1561: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced March 24, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 2, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate - Dec. 1, 2016
- Referred in Senate - May 20, 2015
- Engrossed in House - May 19, 2015
- Reported in House - May 19, 2015
- Introduced in House - March 24, 2015
Bill Summary
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016 TITLE I--UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT (Sec.101)This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prioritize weather research to improve weather data, modeling, computing, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. (Sec. 102) NOAA's Office of Oceanic and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 2, 2016 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 1, 2016 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 1, 2016 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6680)
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| Dec. 1, 2016 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| May 20, 2015 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3367-3370) |
| May 19, 2015 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1561.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3367-3373)
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| May 19, 2015 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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| May 19, 2015 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-126.
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| March 25, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| March 25, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 24, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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| March 24, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.) |