S. 322In Committee
Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
Requires NOAA to create an atmospheric river forecast improvement program and maintain air reconnaissance capacity to strengthen forecasting and warnings for atmospheric river events
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires NOAA to create an atmospheric river forecast improvement program and maintain air reconnaissance capacity to strengthen forecasting and warnings for atmospheric river events
Key points
- Establish forecast skill metrics
- Require NOAA forecast program
- Require air reconnaissance capacity
- Develop atmospheric river forecast system
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S484-485)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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