Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

Bill: 118-hr-1715
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Atmospheric science and weather
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Environmental technology
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: 

Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out research on advancing weather and climate modeling and prediction.
 
DOE and NOAA must jointly carry out research on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for climate modeling and weather prediction. Research activities may include (1) developing new methods for modeling and simulation, machine learning, and predictive data analysis; and (2) facilitating data sharing between federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.
 
Additionally, NOAA must carry out an initiative to conduct proof-of-concept scenarios by comparing forecasts generated by advanced forecasting models with those generated by current models. As part of the initiative, NOAA may share innovations in the modeling system and applications through community-based activities and leverage climate and weather data and efforts of other federal agencies. NOAA must collaborate with DOE on the initiative.
 
The research required by the bill must meet security and integrity requirements that apply to certain research activities of the National Science Foundation.

action_date: 2023-05-05
text: 

Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out research on advancing weather and climate modeling and prediction.
 
DOE and NOAA must jointly carry out research on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for climate modeling and weather prediction. Research activities may include (1) developing new methods for modeling and simulation, machine learning, and predictive data analysis; and (2) facilitating data sharing between federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.
 
Additionally, NOAA must carry out an initiative to conduct proof-of-concept scenarios by comparing forecasts generated by advanced forecasting models with those generated by current models. As part of the initiative, NOAA may share innovations in the modeling system and applications through community-based activities and leverage climate and weather data and efforts of other federal agencies. NOAA must collaborate with DOE on the initiative.
 
The research required by the bill must meet security and integrity requirements that apply to certain research activities of the National Science Foundation.

action_date: 2023-05-09
text: 

Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out research on advancing weather and climate modeling and prediction.
 
DOE and NOAA must jointly carry out research on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for climate modeling and weather prediction. Research activities may include (1) developing new methods for modeling and simulation, machine learning, and predictive data analysis; and (2) facilitating data sharing between federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.
 
Additionally, NOAA must carry out an initiative to conduct proof-of-concept scenarios by comparing forecasts generated by advanced forecasting models with those generated by current models. As part of the initiative, NOAA may share innovations in the modeling system and applications through community-based activities and leverage climate and weather data and efforts of other federal agencies. NOAA must collaborate with DOE on the initiative.
 
The research required by the bill must meet security and integrity requirements that apply to certain research activities of the National Science Foundation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2152-2153)
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1715.
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2147-2149)
action_date: 2023-05-09
text: Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-49.
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-49.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Introduced in House