To improve the lead time, accuracy, and dissemination of forecasts of atmospheric rivers throughout the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To improve the lead time, accuracy, and dissemination of forecasts of atmospheric rivers throughout the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Technology, Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H18C57882E03E41DAAA7D4C35B24A8052: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act.
- Section HC527D838512F4AECA943FC622698ADCF: 2. Atmospheric rivers forecast improvement program The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the weather enterprise in the United States and institutions of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To improve the lead time, accuracy, and dissemination of forecasts of atmospheric rivers throughout the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Technology, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
This bill, To improve the lead time, accuracy, and dissemination of forecasts of atmospheric rivers throughout the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- transportation operators and travelers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- transportation operators and travelers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Padilla (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
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