House Simple Resolution 839
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
839
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes that the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies have been indispensable to the quality of life in the United States from the local to the federal level for 150 years.
The resolution also honors the vital role the National Weather Service has played in the United States throughout 150 years of science and service.
The resolution also celebrates the continued position of the National Weather Service as the nation's official government source for providing weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.
February 7, 2020
02/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
02/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:21:27 PM