118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4069 — Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act

“To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes.”

Science, technology, communications

Introduced Jun 13, 2023

Last action Jun 13, 2023

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This bill establishes certain programs and requirements to support weather forecasting with respect to coastal flooding, storm surges, and underserved areas. Specifically, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a program that improves coastal flooding and storm surge forecasts, such as improvements to real-time predictions of ocean activity. NOAA must evaluate and incorporate innovative observation methods and emerging technologies into the program. NOAA must also improve weather observation in underserved areas, including by identifying challenges to weather observation in these areas and utilizing advanced technology to make changes. In addition, the N...

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Jun 13, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.