Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 161
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Hurricane Forecast Improvement Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 17, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 17, 2017
Latest Action
Jan 17, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
161
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Florida
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Hurricane Forecast Improvement Act of 2017

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting. The project's goal is to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy, with a focus on: (1) improving the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes, (2) improving the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes, and (3) incorporating risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products.

NOAA must develop a plan for that project that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve that goal.

Text (1)
January 17, 2017
Actions (2)
01/17/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/17/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:07 PM