Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023

Bill: 117-hr-1437
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-02-26
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Air quality

Atmospheric science and weather

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Environmental technology

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action: action_date: 2022-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 117-229.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-02-26
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA shall, no less than every five years, update precipitation frequency estimates for the United States. NOAA must include specified information in the updates and must make publicly available certain precipitation frequency estimate studies.</p> <p>NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p> <p>NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p>

action_date: 2022-05-03
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><b>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA shall, no less than every five years, update precipitation frequency estimates for the United States. NOAA must include specified information in the updates and must make publicly available certain precipitation frequency estimate studies.</p> <p>NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p> <p>NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p>

action_date: 2022-05-11
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p> <p>NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p>

action_date: 2022-11-17
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><b>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation.</p> <p>NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p> <p>NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.</p>

action_date: 2022-12-14
action_desc: House agreed to Senate amendment
text: <p><b>Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 </b></p> <p />This bill provides continuing FY2023 appropriations for federal agencies through December 23, 2022, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. (Unless otherwise specified, the extensions referred to in this summary are also effective through December 23, 2022.) <p />The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop guidance and take other actions to update precipitation estimates. <p />(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to this Act included in any division of this act refer only to the provisions of the division unless the act expressly provides otherwise. <p />(Sec. 4) This section provides appropriations for a payment to Colette Wallace McEachin, the beneficiary of the late Representative Aston Donald McEachin. (A gratuity equal to one year's salary has long been given to the heirs or beneficiaries of Members of Congress who die in office.) <p />DIVISION A--FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023 <p /><i>Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 </i> <p />This division provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 23, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. <p />It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 16, 2022. <p />The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2022 levels. It also extends several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. <p />The division also extends the Department of Homeland Security's federal intrusion detection and prevention system and a related reporting requirement. <p />DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS <p />TITLE I--EXTENSIONS <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends a special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. The assessment funds programs for human-trafficking survivors. <p /><i>United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 </i> <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the U.S. Parole Commission. <p />(Sec. 104) This section extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund expenses account. <p />TITLE II--BUDGETARY EFFECTS <p />This title exempts the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules. <p />DIVISION C--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <p /> TITLE I--MEDICARE AND MEDICAID <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends certain increased payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends the Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program, which provides additional payments to certain small rural hospitals that have a high proportion of Medicare patients. <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the increased Medicaid federal matching rate (also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage) for U.S. territories. <p />(Sec. 104) This section decreases funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund. <p />TITLE II--HUMAN SERVICES <p />(Sec. 201) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which supports pregnant individuals and parents of young children in certain communities through home visits and partnerships with health, social service, and child development professionals. <p />(Sec. 202) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program and the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (i.e., Title IV-B child and family services programs). <p />TITLE III--EXTENSION OF FDA AUTHORIZATIONS <p />(Sec. 301) This section reauthorizes the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships, through which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may enter into collaborative agreements with eligible entities to develop projects designed to achieve certain goals, such as fostering medical product innovation and accelerating medical product development. <p />(Sec. 302) This section reauthorizes a National Institutes of Health program to (1) develop and publish a priority list of needs in pediatric therapeutics, and (2) award funds to entities with expertise in conducting research regarding such needs. <p />(Sec. 303) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, the humanitarian device exemption program, which authorizes the FDA to, for the purposes of an application for approval to market a medical device, waive certain effectiveness requirements for an eligible device designed to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects no more than 8,000 individuals in the United States. Specifically, a request for such an exemption must be submitted on or before December 24, 2022. <p />(Sec. 304) This section reauthorizes a program that provides grants or contracts to nonprofit consortia for demonstration projects to promote pediatric device development. <p />(Sec. 305) This section reauthorizes a provision that allows an applicant for market approval for an eligible single-enantiomer drug to make an election that may qualify the drug for a five-year market exclusivity period. <p />(Sec. 306) This section extends through December 24, 2022, a provision requiring the FDA to accredit persons to inspect facilities that manufacture certain classes of medical devices. <p />(Sec. 307) This section reauthorizes an FDA program that provides grants to defray the costs of developing drugs, medical devices, and medical foods for rare diseases or conditions. <p />(Sec. 308) This section reauthorizes a provision requiring the FDA to post on its website quarterly reports with information on received generic drug applications and priority review applications. <p />(Sec. 309) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, a program that allows accredited persons to review reports and make recommendations to the FDA pertaining to the initial classification of medical devices. <p />TITLE IV--INDIAN HEALTH <p />This title extends until December 24, 2022, provisions that prohibit the Indian Health Service from disbursing funds to Alaska Native villages or corporations that are located in areas served by Alaska Native regional health entities. <p />DIVISION D--PRECIP ACT <p /><i>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act </i> <p />This division directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates. <p />NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.

action_date: 2022-12-15
action_desc: Senate agreed to House amendment
text: <p><b>Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 </b></p> <p />This bill provides continuing FY2023 appropriations for federal agencies through December 23, 2022, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. (Unless otherwise specified, the extensions referred to in this summary are also effective through December 23, 2022.) <p />The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop guidance and take other actions to update precipitation estimates. <p />(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to this Act included in any division of this act refer only to the provisions of the division unless the act expressly provides otherwise. <p />(Sec. 4) This section provides appropriations for a payment to Colette Wallace McEachin, the beneficiary of the late Representative Aston Donald McEachin. (A gratuity equal to one year's salary has long been given to the heirs or beneficiaries of Members of Congress who die in office.) <p />DIVISION A--FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023 <p><i>Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 </i> </p> <p />This division provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 23, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. <p />It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 16, 2022. <p />The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2022 levels. It also extends several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. <p />The division also extends the Department of Homeland Security's federal intrusion detection and prevention system and a related reporting requirement. <p />DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS <p />TITLE I--EXTENSIONS <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends a special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. The assessment funds programs for human-trafficking survivors. <p /><i>United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 </i> <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the U.S. Parole Commission. <p />(Sec. 104) This section extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund expenses account. <p />TITLE II--BUDGETARY EFFECTS <p />This title exempts the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules. <p />DIVISION C--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <p />TITLE I--MEDICARE AND MEDICAID <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends certain increased payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends the Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program, which provides additional payments to certain small rural hospitals that have a high proportion of Medicare patients. <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the increased Medicaid federal matching rate (also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage) for U.S. territories. <p />(Sec. 104) This section decreases funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund. <p />TITLE II--HUMAN SERVICES <p />(Sec. 201) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which supports pregnant individuals and parents of young children in certain communities through home visits and partnerships with health, social service, and child development professionals. <p />(Sec. 202) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program and the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (i.e., Title IV-B child and family services programs). <p />TITLE III--EXTENSION OF FDA AUTHORIZATIONS <p />(Sec. 301) This section reauthorizes the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships, through which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may enter into collaborative agreements with eligible entities to develop projects designed to achieve certain goals, such as fostering medical product innovation and accelerating medical product development. <p />(Sec. 302) This section reauthorizes a National Institutes of Health program to (1) develop and publish a priority list of needs in pediatric therapeutics, and (2) award funds to entities with expertise in conducting research regarding such needs. <p />(Sec. 303) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, the humanitarian device exemption program, which authorizes the FDA to, for the purposes of an application for approval to market a medical device, waive certain effectiveness requirements for an eligible device designed to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects no more than 8,000 individuals in the United States. Specifically, a request for such an exemption must be submitted on or before December 24, 2022. <p />(Sec. 304) This section reauthorizes a program that provides grants or contracts to nonprofit consortia for demonstration projects to promote pediatric device development. <p />(Sec. 305) This section reauthorizes a provision that allows an applicant for market approval for an eligiblesingle-enantiomer drug to make an election that may qualify the drug for a five-year market exclusivity period. <p />(Sec. 306) This section extends through December 24, 2022, a provision requiring the FDA to accredit persons to inspect facilities that manufacture certain classes of medical devices. <p />(Sec. 307) This section reauthorizes an FDA program that provides grants to defray the costs of developing drugs, medical devices, and medical foods for rare diseases or conditions. <p />(Sec. 308) This section reauthorizes a provision requiring the FDA to post on its website quarterly reports with information on received generic drug applications and priority review applications. <p />(Sec. 309) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, a program that allows accredited persons to review reports and make recommendations to the FDA pertaining to the initial classification of medical devices. <p />TITLE IV--INDIAN HEALTH <p />This title extends until December 24, 2022, provisions that prohibit the Indian Health Service from disbursing funds to Alaska Native villages or corporations that are located in areas served by Alaska Native regional health entities. <p />DIVISION D--PRECIP ACT <p /><i>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act </i> <p />This division directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates. <p />NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.

action_date: 2022-12-16
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 </b></p> <p />This act provides continuing FY2023 appropriations for federal agencies through December 23, 2022, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. (Unless otherwise specified, the extensions referred to in this summary are also effective through December 23, 2022.) <p />The act also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop guidance and take other actions to update precipitation estimates. <p />(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to this Act included in any division of this act refer only to the provisions of the division unless the act expressly provides otherwise. <p />(Sec. 4) This section provides appropriations for a payment to Colette Wallace McEachin, the beneficiary of the late Representative Aston Donald McEachin. (A gratuity equal to one year's salary has long been given to the heirs or beneficiaries of Members of Congress who die in office.) <p />DIVISION A--FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023 <p /><i>Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 </i> <p />This division provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 23, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. <p />It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 16, 2022. <p />The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2022 levels. It also extends several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. <p />The division also extends the Department of Homeland Security's federal intrusion detection and prevention system and a related reporting requirement. <p />DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS <p />TITLE I--EXTENSIONS <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends a special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. The assessment funds programs for human-trafficking survivors. <p /><i>United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 </i> <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the U.S. Parole Commission. <p />(Sec. 104) This section extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund expenses account. <p />TITLE II--BUDGETARY EFFECTS <p />This title exempts the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules. <p />DIVISION C--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <p />TITLE I--MEDICARE AND MEDICAID <p />(Sec. 101) This section extends certain increased payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system. <p />(Sec. 102) This section extends the Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program, which provides additional payments to certain small rural hospitals that have a high proportion of Medicare patients. <p />(Sec. 103) This section extends the increased Medicaid federal matching rate (also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage) for U.S. territories. <p />(Sec. 104) This section decreases funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund. <p />TITLE II--HUMAN SERVICES <p />(Sec. 201) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which supports pregnant individuals and parents of young children in certain communities through home visits and partnerships with health, social service, and child development professionals. <p />(Sec. 202) This section extends and provides additional funding for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program and the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (i.e., Title IV-B child and family services programs). <p />TITLE III--EXTENSION OF FDA AUTHORIZATIONS <p />(Sec. 301) This section reauthorizes the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships, through which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may enter into collaborative agreements with eligible entities to develop projects designed to achieve certain goals, such as fostering medical product innovation and accelerating medical product development. <p />(Sec. 302) This section reauthorizes a National Institutes of Health program to (1) develop and publish a priority list of needs in pediatric therapeutics, and (2) award funds to entities with expertise in conducting research regarding such needs. <p />(Sec. 303) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, the humanitarian device exemption program, which authorizes the FDA to, for the purposes of an application for approval to market a medical device, waive certain effectiveness requirements for an eligible device designed to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects no more than 8,000 individuals in the United States. Specifically, a request for such an exemption must be submitted on or before December 24, 2022. <p />(Sec. 304) This section reauthorizes a program that provides grants or contracts to nonprofit consortia for demonstration projects to promote pediatric device development. <p />(Sec. 305) This section reauthorizes until December 24, 2022, a provision that allows an applicant for market approval for an eligible single-enantiomer drug to make an election that may qualify the drug for a five-year market exclusivity period. <p />(Sec. 306) This section extends through December 24, 2022, a provision requiring the FDA to accredit persons to inspect facilities that manufacture certain classes of medical devices. <p />(Sec. 307) This section reauthorizes an FDA program that provides grants to defray the costs of developing drugs, medical devices, and medical foods for rare diseases or conditions. <p />(Sec. 308) This section reauthorizes a provision requiring the FDA to post on its website quarterly reports with information on received generic drug applications and priority review applications. <p />(Sec. 309) This section reauthorizes through December 24, 2022, a program that allows accredited persons to review reports and make recommendations to the FDA pertaining to the initial classification of medical devices. <p />TITLE IV--INDIAN HEALTH <p />This title extends until December 24, 2022, provisions that prohibit the Indian Health Service from disbursing funds to Alaska Native villages or corporations that are located in areas served by Alaska Native regional health entities. <p />DIVISION D--PRECIP ACT <p /><i>Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act </i> <p />This division directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take actions regarding precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA must seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation. <p />NOAA, in consideration of the study's recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners on the development of a plan to update probable maximum precipitation estimates. <p />NOAA shall develop guidance regarding probable maximum precipitation estimates that (1) provides best practices for federal and state regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates.

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2021 Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Ms. Ross , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pascrell , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Crist , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Sires , and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (a) In general Section 508 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8521 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on Precipitation Estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include assumptions of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in a changing climate; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and incorporate the impacts of climate change on precipitation. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) Such other topics as the Administrator or National Academies consider appropriate. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving Precipitation Frequency Estimates (a) In general The Administrator shall— (1) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this title and not less than every 5 years thereafter, update precipitation frequency estimates for the United States, such that each update includes at least one precipitation frequency atlas that incorporates assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) develop products targeted at users of this data in support of the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all precipitation frequency estimate studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and that are deemed to be at an appropriate stage of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all precipitation frequency estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section $3,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2030. 603. Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of the National Academies report under section 601 and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update includes estimates that incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified by the National Academies report under section 601; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, tribal and local governments, academia and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study in section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates; and (5) includes such other topics as the Administrator deems appropriate. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. (e) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section: (1) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (2) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (3) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (5) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (6) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. 604. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) Precipitation frequency atlas The term precipitation frequency atlas means a geographical atlas, such as the NOAA Atlas 14, that contains precipitation frequency estimates for the United States with associated lower and upper bounds of a determined confidence interval and supplementary information on temporal distribution of heavy precipitation, analysis of seasonality, and trends in annual maximum series data. (4) Precipitation frequency estimate The term precipitation frequency estimate means the magnitude associated with specific average recurrence interval or annual exceedance probability for a given duration. (5) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on Precipitation Estimation. Sec. 602. Improving Precipitation Frequency Estimates. Sec. 603. Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates. Sec. 604. Definitions. .

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 224 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1437 [Report No. 117–304] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2021 Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Ms. Ross , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pascrell , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Crist , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Sires , and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology May 3, 2022 Additional sponsors: Mr. Pallone , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Casten , Mrs. Luria , Ms. Kuster , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Wild , Mr. Lucas , Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Meijer , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Stansbury , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Rush , Mr. Cleaver , and Ms. Blunt Rochester May 3, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 26, 2021 A BILL To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8521 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on Precipitation Estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include assumptions of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (11) Such other topics as the Administrator or National Academies consider appropriate. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving Precipitation Frequency Estimates (a) In general The Administrator shall— (1) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this title and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, update precipitation frequency estimates for the United States, such that each update includes at least one precipitation frequency atlas that incorporates assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) develop products targeted at users of this data in support of the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all precipitation frequency estimate studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and that are deemed to be at an appropriate stage of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all precipitation frequency estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section $3,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2030. 603. Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of the National Academies report under section 601 and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update includes estimates that incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified by the National Academies report under section 601; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, tribal and local governments, academia and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study in section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates; and (5) includes such other topics as the Administrator deems appropriate. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. (e) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section: (1) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (2) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (3) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (5) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (6) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. 604. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) Precipitation frequency atlas The term precipitation frequency atlas means a geographical atlas, such as the NOAA Atlas 14, that contains precipitation frequency estimates for the United States with associated lower and upper bounds of a determined confidence interval and supplementary information on temporal distribution of heavy precipitation, analysis of seasonality, and trends in annual maximum series data. (4) Precipitation frequency estimate The term precipitation frequency estimate means the magnitude associated with specific average recurrence interval or annual exceedance probability for a given duration. (5) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: TITLE VI—IMPROVING FEDERAL PRECIPITATION INFORMATION Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving precipitation frequency estimates. Sec. 603. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 604. Definitions. .

May 3, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 relating to improving Federal precipitation information (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on precipitation estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include assumptions of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (11) Such other topics as the Administrator or National Academies consider appropriate. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of such report and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update includes estimates that incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified in such report; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, Tribal and local governments, academia, and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study under section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates; and (5) includes such other topics as the Administrator deems appropriate. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section: (1) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (2) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (3) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (5) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (6) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. 603. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 603. Definitions. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 11, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 1437 In the Senate of the United States, November 17, 2022. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 1437) entitled An Act to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 relating to improving Federal precipitation information (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on precipitation estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include considerations of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and consider non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of such report and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update considers non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified in such report; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, Tribal and local governments, academia, and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study under section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. (e) Funding Amounts available to carry out this section may only come from within amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator. 603. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 603. Definitions. .

Secretary

tv_txt: I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 1437 AN ACT Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 . 2. Table of Contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short Title. Sec. 2. Table of Contents. Sec. 3. References. Sec. 4. Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress. Division A—Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 Division B—Other Matters Title I—Extensions Title II—Budgetary Effects Division C—Health and Human Services Title I—Medicare and Medicaid Title II—Human Services Title III—Extension of FDA Authorizations Title IV—Indian Health Division D—PRECIP Act 3. References Except as expressly provided otherwise, any reference to this Act contained in any division of this Act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division. 4. Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress There is hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2023, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for payment to Colette Wallace McEachin, beneficiary of Aston Donald McEachin, late a Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia, $174,000. A Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 101. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (division A of Public Law 117–180 ) is amended— (1) by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 23, 2022 ; (2) by adding after section 157 the following new section: 158. During the period covered by this Act, section 227(a) of the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 ( 6 U.S.C. 1525 ) shall not apply. . This division may be cited as the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 . B Other Matters I Extensions 101. Extension of FCC Auction Authority Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(11) ) is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 102. Extension of Authorization for Special Assessment for Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund Section 3014(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 103. United States Parole Commission Extension (a) Short Title This section may be cited as the United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 . (b) Amendment of Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 For purposes of section 235(b) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 ( 18 U.S.C. 3551 note; Public Law 98–473 ; 98 Stat. 2032), as such section relates to chapter 311 of title 18, United States Code, and the United States Parole Commission, each reference in such section to 35 years or 35-year period shall be deemed a reference to 35 years and 53 days or 35-year and 53-day period , respectively. 104. Extension of Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund Expenses Account Section 1(b) of Public Law 117–25 (135 Stat. 297), as amended by section 104 of division C of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 is amended by striking December 16, 2022 each place it appears and inserting December 23, 2022 . II Budgetary Effects 201. Budgetary Effects (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards The budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards The budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). (c) Classification of Budgetary Effects Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be estimated— (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; (2) for purposes of an allocation to the Committee on Appropriations pursuant to section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974; and (3) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of section 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 as being included in an appropriation Act. C Health and Human Services I Medicare and Medicaid 101. Extension of increased inpatient hospital payment adjustment for certain low-volume hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 ; (B) in subclause (III), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (C) in subclause (IV), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 . (b) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the provisions of, including the amendments made by, this section by program instruction or otherwise. 102. Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program (a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Extension of target amounts Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D) ) is amended— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking December 16, 2022, and inserting December 23, 2022 . (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 103. Extension of increased FMAPs under Medicaid for the territories Section 1905(ff) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(ff) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 104. Medicare Improvement Fund Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking $7,308,000,000 and inserting $7,278,000,000 . II Human Services 201. Extension of maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs Activities authorized by section 511 of the Social Security Act shall continue through December 23, 2022, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there is hereby appropriated for such purpose an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for such activities for fiscal year 2022. 202. Extension of child and family services programs Activities authorized by part B of title IV of the Social Security Act shall continue through December 23, 2022, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2022, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. III Extension of FDA Authorizations 301. Reauthorization of the critical path public-private partnership Section 566(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–5(f) ) is amended by striking $1,265,753 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $1,380,822 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 302. Reauthorization of the best pharmaceuticals for children program Section 409I(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 284m(d)(1) ) is amended by striking $5,273,973 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $5,753,425 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 303. Reauthorization of the humanitarian device exemption incentive Section 520(m)(6)(A)(iv) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360j(m)(6)(A)(iv) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 304. Reauthorization of the pediatric device consortia program Section 305(e) of the Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–85 ; 42 U.S.C. 282 note) is amended by striking $1,107,534 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $1,610,959 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 305. Reauthorization of provision pertaining to drugs containing single enantiomers Section 505(u)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(u)(4) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 306. Reauthorization of certain device inspections Section 704(g)(11) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 374(g)(11) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 307. Reauthorization of orphan drug grants Section 5(c) of the Orphan Drug Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360ee(c) ) is amended by striking $6,328,767 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $6,904,110 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 308. Reauthorization of reporting requirements related to pending generic drug applications and priority review applications Section 807 of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–52 ) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 309. Reauthorization of third-party review program Section 523(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360m(c) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . IV Indian Health 401. Extension of Moratorium Section 424(a) of title IV of division G of Public Law 113–76 is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . D PRECIP Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 relating to improving Federal precipitation information (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on precipitation estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include considerations of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and consider non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of such report and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update considers non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified in such report; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, Tribal and local governments, academia, and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study under section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. 603. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 603. Definitions. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 14, 2022 HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT:

That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 1437) entitled An Act to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes. , with the following In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate, insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 . 2. Table of Contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short Title. Sec. 2. Table of Contents. Sec. 3. References. Sec. 4. Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress. Division A—Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 Division B—Other Matters Title I—Extensions Title II—Budgetary Effects Division C—Health and Human Services Title I—Medicare and Medicaid Title II—Human Services Title III—Extension of FDA Authorizations Title IV—Indian Health Division D—PRECIP Act 3. References Except as expressly provided otherwise, any reference to this Act contained in any division of this Act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division. 4. Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress There is hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2023, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for payment to Colette Wallace McEachin, beneficiary of Aston Donald McEachin, late a Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia, $174,000. A Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 101. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (division A of Public Law 117–180 ) is amended— (1) by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 23, 2022 ; (2) by adding after section 157 the following new section: 158. During the period covered by this Act, section 227(a) of the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 ( 6 U.S.C. 1525 ) shall not apply. . This division may be cited as the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 . B Other Matters I Extensions 101. Extension of FCC Auction Authority Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(11) ) is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 102. Extension of Authorization for Special Assessment for Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund Section 3014(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 103. United States Parole Commission Extension (a) Short Title This section may be cited as the United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 . (b) Amendment of Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 For purposes of section 235(b) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 ( 18 U.S.C. 3551 note; Public Law 98–473 ; 98 Stat. 2032), as such section relates to chapter 311 of title 18, United States Code, and the United States Parole Commission, each reference in such section to 35 years or 35-year period shall be deemed a reference to 35 years and 53 days or 35-year and 53-day period , respectively. 104. Extension of Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund Expenses Account Section 1(b) of Public Law 117–25 (135 Stat. 297), as amended by section 104 of division C of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 is amended by striking December 16, 2022 each place it appears and inserting December 23, 2022 . II Budgetary Effects 201. Budgetary Effects (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards The budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards The budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). (c) Classification of Budgetary Effects Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of this division and each succeeding division shall not be estimated— (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; (2) for purposes of an allocation to the Committee on Appropriations pursuant to section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974; and (3) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of section 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 as being included in an appropriation Act. C Health and Human Services I Medicare and Medicaid 101. Extension of increased inpatient hospital payment adjustment for certain low-volume hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 ; (B) in subclause (III), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (C) in subclause (IV), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking December 16, 2022 ' and inserting December 23, 2022 . (b) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the provisions of, including the amendments made by, this section by program instruction or otherwise. 102. Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program (a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Extension of target amounts Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D) ) is amended— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 ; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking December 16, 2022, and inserting December 23, 2022 . (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 103. Extension of increased FMAPs under Medicaid for the territories Section 1905(ff) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(ff) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 104. Medicare Improvement Fund Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking $7,308,000,000 and inserting $7,278,000,000 . II Human Services 201. Extension of maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs Activities authorized by section 511 of the Social Security Act shall continue through December 23, 2022, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there is hereby appropriated for such purpose an amount equal to the pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for such activities for fiscal year 2022. 202. Extension of child and family services programs Activities authorized by part B of title IV of the Social Security Act shall continue through December 23, 2022, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2022, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. III Extension of FDA Authorizations 301. Reauthorization of the critical path public-private partnership Section 566(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–5(f) ) is amended by striking $1,265,753 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $1,380,822 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 302. Reauthorization of the best pharmaceuticals for children program Section 409I(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 284m(d)(1) ) is amended by striking $5,273,973 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $5,753,425 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 303. Reauthorization of the humanitarian device exemption incentive Section 520(m)(6)(A)(iv) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360j(m)(6)(A)(iv) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 304. Reauthorization of the pediatric device consortia program Section 305(e) of the Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–85 ; 42 U.S.C. 282 note) is amended by striking $1,107,534 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $1,610,959 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 305. Reauthorization of provision pertaining to drugs containing single enantiomers Section 505(u)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(u)(4) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 306. Reauthorization of certain device inspections Section 704(g)(11) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 374(g)(11) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . 307. Reauthorization of orphan drug grants Section 5(c) of the Orphan Drug Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360ee(c) ) is amended by striking $6,328,767 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 16, 2022 and inserting $6,904,110 for the period beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending on December 23, 2022 . 308. Reauthorization of reporting requirements related to pending generic drug applications and priority review applications Section 807 of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–52 ) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 23, 2022 . 309. Reauthorization of third-party review program Section 523(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360m(c) ) is amended by striking December 17, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . IV Indian Health 401. Extension of Moratorium Section 424(a) of title IV of division G of Public Law 113–76 is amended by striking December 16, 2022 and inserting December 24, 2022 . D PRECIP Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 relating to improving Federal precipitation information (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on precipitation estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include considerations of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and consider non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of such report and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update considers non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified in such report; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, Tribal and local governments, academia, and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study under section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; and (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. 603. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 603. Definitions. .

Lorraine Miller Clerk.

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1437 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Received AN ACT To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation Act or the PRECIP Act . 2. Amendment to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 relating to improving Federal precipitation information (a) In general The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VI Improving Federal Precipitation Information 601. Study on precipitation estimation (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the PRECIP Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies— (1) to conduct a study on the state of practice and research needs for precipitation estimation, including probable maximum precipitation estimation; and (2) to submit, not later than 24 months after the date on which such agreement is finalized, to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on a website, a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Study The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An examination of the current state of practice for precipitation estimation at scales appropriate for decisionmaker needs, and rationale for further evolution of this field. (2) An evaluation of best practices for precipitation estimation that are based on the best-available science, include assumptions of non-stationarity, and can be utilized by the user community. (3) A framework for— (A) the development of a National Guidance Document for estimating extreme precipitation in future conditions; and (B) evaluation of the strengths and challenges of the full spectrum of approaches, including for probable maximum precipitation studies. (4) A description of existing research needs in the field of precipitation estimation in order to modernize current methodologies and incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity. (5) A description of in-situ, airborne, and space-based observation requirements, that could enhance precipitation estimation and development of models, including an examination of the use of geographic information systems and geospatial technology for integration, analysis, and visualization of precipitation data. (6) A recommended plan for a Federal research and development program, including specifications for costs, timeframes, and responsible agencies for addressing identified research needs. (7) An analysis of the respective roles in precipitation estimation of various Federal agencies, academia, State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders. (8) Recommendations for data management to promote long-term needs such as enabling retrospective analyses and data discoverability, interoperability, and reuse. (9) Recommendations for how data and services from the entire enterprise can be best leveraged by the Federal Government. (10) A description of non-Federal precipitation data, its accessibility by the Federal Government, and ways for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve or expand such datasets. (11) Such other topics as the Administrator or National Academies consider appropriate. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $1,500,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this study. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator, in consideration of the report recommendations, shall consult with relevant partners, including users of the data, on the development of a plan to— (1) not later than 6 years after the completion of such report and not less than every 10 years thereafter, update probable maximum precipitation estimates for the United States, such that each update includes estimates that incorporate assumptions of non-stationarity; (2) coordinate with partners to conduct research in the field of extreme precipitation estimation, in accordance with the research needs identified in such report; (3) make publicly available, in a searchable, interoperable format, all probable maximum precipitation studies developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the Administrator has the legal right to redistribute and deemed to be at an appropriate state of development on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (4) ensure all probable maximum precipitation estimate data, products, and supporting documentation and metadata developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are preserved, curated, and served by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate. (b) National Guidance Document for the Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimates The Administrator, in collaboration with Federal agencies, State, territorial, Tribal and local governments, academia, and other partners the Administrator deems appropriate, shall develop a National Guidance Document that— (1) provides best practices that can be followed by Federal and State regulatory agencies, private meteorological consultants, and other users that perform probable maximum precipitation studies; (2) considers the recommendations provided in the National Academies study under section 601; (3) facilitates review of probable maximum precipitation studies by regulatory agencies; (4) provides confidence in regional and site-specific probable maximum precipitation estimates; and (5) includes such other topics as the Administrator deems appropriate. (c) Publication Not later than 2 years after the date on which the National Academies makes public the report under section 601, the Administrator shall make publicly available the National Guidance Document under subsection (b) on an internet website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (d) Updates The Administrator shall update the National Guidance Document not less than once every 10 years after the publication of the National Guidance Document under subsection (c) and publish such updates in accordance with such subsection. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section: (1) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (2) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (3) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (5) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (6) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. 603. Definitions In this title: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States The term United States means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amended in the table of contents by adding at the end the following: Title VI—Improving Federal Precipitation Information Sec. 601. Study on precipitation estimation. Sec. 602. Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates. Sec. 603. Definitions. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 11, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.