H.R. 6093Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

1 recorded action298 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas [R-OK-03]
Cosponsors: 29 · 16 Republicans · 13 Democrats
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: May 1, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedOct 26, 2023
Passed the HouseApr 30, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research.

For example, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 programs that are administered by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including the U.S. Weather Research Program. It also provides statutory authority for NOAA's Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (known as VORTEX-USA).

The bill also requires NOAA to establish programs that support weather forecasting technology, including improvements to radar accuracy, weather forecasting in underserved areas, and coastal flooding forecasting. NOAA must also contract with the private sector to obtain weather-related data and establish a pilot program to test the compatibility of this data with NOAA infrastructure.

In addition, NOAA must improve weather-related communication systems, including those related to hazardous weather events, through system upgrades that use more modern technology (e.g., cloud-based services) and that allow for expanded coverage (e.g., in rural areas).

Finally, NOAA must administer programs that support weather forecasting for agricultural and water management, including pilot programs to improve precipitation forecasts in the western and central states and a soil moisture monitoring network.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 6093 as passed House on Apr 30, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 158

House Apr 30, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Weather Act Reauthorization Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

394 Yea 19 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 19 of 413 voting members broke with their own party: 19 Republicans.

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All members428 members

Democratic212 members

Republican216 members

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Cosponsors29 · 16 Republicans · 13 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 6093 and vote against it. 13 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 609322 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 6093 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

TOMORROW.IOfiled by HILLCREST STRATEGIES LLC (FKA NICHOLAS FLOCKEN), GREEN CAPITOL LLC

Science/Technology9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONfiled by AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FKA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA, EXIGENT GOVERNMENT RELATIONSIts PAC: American Property Casualty Insurance Association PAC

Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Housing · Insurance · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +8 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIESIts PAC: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies PAC

Housing · Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Insurance · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace +11 more6 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING HOLDINGS (AEMH)filed by ACTUM I, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Environment/Superfund5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION

Science/Technology5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FKA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERSfiled by CGCN GROUP, LLC

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Insurance · Budget/Appropriations · Alcohol and Drug Abuse +8 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Science/Technology · Transportation · Agriculture · Aviation/Airlines/Airports +8 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMAfiled by ACTUM I, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Science/Technology5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATESfiled by HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANYIts PAC: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Homeland Security · Immigration +6 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

SOFAR OCEAN TECHNOLOGIESfiled by HILLCREST STRATEGIES LLC (FKA NICHOLAS FLOCKEN)

Science/Technology · Defense5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

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