Weather Act Reauthorization for Committee Gets Broad Support – Press Releases – House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
(Washington, D.C.) – The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee today announced increased support for H.R. 6093, Reauthorization of the Weather Act, which will continue to strengthen and develop the weather forecasting system in the United States. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), includes provisions from 12 different standalone bills and touches on the interests of 34 Republicans and Democrats who co-sponsored those bills. Keep reading to see what backers have to say.
“The commercial data program supported by the Act is particularly critical to promoting the growth of commercial space-acquired weather data. By positioning the government to serve as the primary tenant of emerging commercial space capabilities, the Act lays the foundation for a robust space-based weather acquisition capability, just as it renewed NASA’s Commercial Cargo and Commercial Crew Programs US Launch Industry. – Weather care
“Excarta is confident that the provisions in this legislation will allow us to better collaborate with federal agencies like NOAA, and pursue meaningful improvements to our weather forecasting skills. By leveraging the expertise of the U.S. Weather Foundation, we can protect lives and properties better with accurate and timely weather information. – Xcarta
“This bipartisan bill will improve our nation’s weather forecasting capabilities through innovation and partnership. While it reauthorizes important programs initiated in the Weather Act, this bill also takes steps to improve partnership opportunities at NOAA ( NOAA) through new programs to enhance and increase commercial weather data. America is home to a strong and capable commercial sector, and this legislation will allow private industry to support NOAA’s mission of accurate weather forecasting. – Fleet
“This bipartisan legislation will continue to strengthen our nation’s weather forecasting capabilities through innovation and collaboration. While it reaffirms the vital initiatives launched by the Weather Act of 2017, this bill also paves the way for NOAA to strengthen New collaboration through new programs aims to expand commercial weather data opportunities The United States boasts a vibrant commercial sector, and this legislation will enable private industry to contribute to NOAA’s mission of protecting life and property through accurate weather forecasting. – Green Site
“We are confident that your dedication will lead to improvements in our ability to accurately forecast weather and protect life and property. This legislation will help achieve our goals of working more closely with NOAA in the coming years through collaborative partnership and improving the success of their government missions.” . – Meco Orbital Systems
“With the new programs in this reauthorization, we can significantly enhance the safety and well-being of all Americans. We remain steadfast in our commitment to partnering with NOAA and contributing to the success of these vital initiatives.” – Spire
Letters of support for weather law reauthorization can be found here:
