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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016 TITLE I--UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT (Sec.101)This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prioritize weather research to improve weather data, modeling, computing, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. (Sec. 102) NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) must conduct a program to develop an improved understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events and their impacts, with priority given to the development of more accurate, timely, and effective warnings and forecasts of high impact weather events that endanger life and property. In carrying out the program, the OAR must collaborate with and support the nonfederal weather research community by making funds available through competitive grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Congress urges that at least 30% of the funds authorized for research and development be made available for this purpose. (Sec. 103) NOAA must establish a tornado warning improvement and extension program to reduce the loss of life and economic losses from tornadoes through the development and extension of accurate, effective, and timely tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, including the prediction of tornadoes beyond one hour in advance. (Sec.104)In collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and appropriate academic entities, and through the National Weather Service (NWS), NOAA must plan and maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting, including: the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes, the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes, and risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products. (Sec. 105) The OAR must issue a research and development and research to operations plan to restore and maintain U.S. leadership in numerical weather prediction (processing weather data with computer models) and forecasting. (Sec. 106) NOAA must: (1) prioritize observation data requirements necessary to ensure weather forecasting capabilities to protect life and property to the maximum extent practicable; (2) evaluate observing systems, data, and information needed to meet those requirements; (3) identify data gaps in observing capabilities; and (4) determine a range of options to address those gaps. (Sec.107)The OAR must undertake Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSE) to assess the value and benefits of observing capabilities and systems. OSSEs must be conducted before: (1) acquisition of major government-owned or government-leased operational observing systems with a lifecycle cost of more than $500 million, and (2) purchase of any major new commercially provided data with a lifecycle cost of more than $500 million. The OAR must complete an OSSE to assess the value of data from Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation and from a geostationary hyperspectral sounder global constellation. (Sec. 108) The bill requires an annual report on NOAA computing priorities and upgrades as these relate to weather prediction. (Sec.109)The U.S. Weather Research Program must: (1) report annually to Congress about on-going research projects and the five NOAA projects related to observations, weather, or subseasonal forecasts closest to operationalization; (2) establish teams with staff from the OAR and the NWS to oversee the operationalization of research projects; (3)develop mechanisms for research priorities; (4)develop a system to track research goals; (5)provide testing facilities; and (6) facilitate visiting scholars. (Sec. 110) The bill authorizes through FY2018: (1) the OAR's weather laboratories and cooperative institutes and weather and air chemistry research programs, and (2) a joint technology transfer initiative. TITLE II--SUBSEASONAL AND SEASONAL FORECASTING INNOVATION (Sec.201)The NWSmust collect and utilize information to make reliable and timely foundational forecasts of subseasonal and seasonal temperature and precipitation. Subseasonal forecasting is forecasting weather between two weeks and three months and seasonal forecasting is between three months and two years. TITLE III--WEATHER SATELLITE AND DATA INNOVATION (Sec.301)NOAA must complete and operationalize the Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate (a weather satellite program that develops observational techniques using global navigation systems). (Sec. 302) The bill permits the purchase of weather data by the federal government through contracts with commercial providers and the placement of weather satellite instruments on co-hosted government or private payloads. (Sec. 303) NOAA must avoid unnecessary duplication between public and private sources of data and the corresponding expenditure of funds and employment of personnel. TITLE IV--FEDERAL WEATHER COORDINATION (Sec.401)The NOAA Science Advisory Board must continue to maintain the Environmental Information Services Working Group. Membership requirements and reporting requirements for the group are established. (Sec. 402) The Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish an Inter-agency Committee for Advancing Weather Services to improve coordination of relevant weather research and forecast innovation activities. (Sec. 403) The OAR and the NWS may establish a program to detail their personnel to each other with the goal of enhancing forecasting innovation through regular, direct interaction between OAR scientists and NWS operational staff. (Sec.404)The NWS may establish a program to host postdoctoral fellows and academic researchers at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. (Sec. 405) The NWS must designate warning coordination meteorologists at each of its weather forecast offices. (Sec. 406) NOAA must conduct an evaluation of its system for issuing watches and warning regarding hazardous weather and water events. (Sec. 407) The NWS may establish the NOAA Weather Ready All Hazards Award Program. The program must provide annual awards to individuals or organizations that use NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receivers or transmitters to save lives and protect property. (Sec.408)NOAA must analyze the impacts of the proposed Air Force divestiture in the U.S. Weather Research and Forecasting Model, including the impact on: U.S. weather forecasting capabilities, the accuracy of civilian regional forecasts, the civilian readiness for traditional and extreme weather events in the United States, and the research necessary to develop the Weather Research and Forecasting Model. (Sec. 409) NOAA must contract or continue to partner with an external organization to conduct a baseline analysis of the NWS operations and workforce. (Sec.410)NOAA must maintain a National Water Center, through which it shall: initiate research and development activities to develop operational water resource prediction products; collaborate with, and provide decision-support regarding total water prediction to, other relevant federal and state agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Environmental Protection Agency, and state water resource and emergency management agencies; and develop capabilities necessary for total water predictive capacity. (Sec. 411) NOAA must submit a report to Congress on the use of contract employees at the NWS. (Sec. 412) The NWS must review existing research, products, and services that meet the specific needs of the urban environment, including those with the potential for improving modeling and forecasting capabilities by taking into account factors such as varying building heights, impermeable surfaces, lack of tree canopy, traffic pollution, and inter-building wind effects. (Sec. 413) NOAA may establish mechanisms for outreach to:(1)assess the weather forecasts and forecast products provided by NOAA, and (2)determine the highest priority weather forecast needs of specific communities. TITLE V--TSUNAMI WARNING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH ACT OF 2016 Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2016 The bill also revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Tsunami Warning and Education Act. (Sec.504)The tsunami warning systems for the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and for the Atlantic Ocean are consolidated into a single warning system.The system must support international tsunami forecasting and warning efforts. NOAA must support or maintain tsunami warning centers to support the national warning system and develop uniform operational procedures for the centers.Warning centers are given additional responsibilities, including maintaining a fail-safe warning capability and an ability to perform back-up duties for each other. (Sec.505)The tsunami hazard mitigation program must provide for:(1)technical and financial assistance; (2)activities to support the development of regional hazard and risk assessments; (3)activities to promote preparedness in at-risk ports and harbors; and (4)dissemination of guidelines and standards for community planning, education, and training products, programs, and tools. (Sec. 506) The tsunami research program must develop the technical basis for validation of tsunami maps, models, and forecasts. NOAA no longer has to operate an International Tsunami Information Center to improve tsunami preparedness for Pacific Ocean nations. (Sec.508)NOAA must:(1)designate an existing working group to serve as the Tsunami Science and Technology Advisory Panel to provide advice on matters regarding tsunami science, technology, and regional preparedness; (2)maintain a coordinating committee to assist in the national tsunami hazard mitigation program; and (3)develop formal outreach activities to improve tsunami education and awareness and foster the development of resilient communities.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6680)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3367-3370)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3367-3370)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1561.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3367-3373)
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-126.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup by |
| March 25, 2015 |
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | House | Referred to | March 24, 2015 |
| May 19, 2015 |
| Introduced in House | March 24, 2015 |
| Republican |
| OK |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| HR 34 |
114th |
| Related bill |
Federal Data Policies / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 and H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 813, the Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends (FORECAST) Act; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 1277 Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act; climate and coastal observation research earth observing research H.R. 1561 Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research H.R. 1806/ 3084 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015; climate research, earth observations H.R. 2744 Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015; climate and coastal observation research earth observing H.R. 5293/S.3000, FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017; all H.R. 5303/S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act; climate and coastal observation research, water operations research S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation(WIIN) Act (P.L 114-322), climate and coastal observation research; water operations research H.R. 5393/S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5538/S. 3068, FY 2017 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 533, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 612WIIN Act; climate and coastal observation research, water operations S. 1573 Weather Alerts for a Ready nation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research S. 2012,North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; all S. 2804, FY 2017Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; all H.R. 2028, FY 2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act (P.L. 114-254); climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - Encourage/authorize, as necessary, government purchase of aviation-based weather observations
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 813, the Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends (FORECAST) Act; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 1277 Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act; climate and coastal observation research earth observing research H.R. 1561 Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research H.R. 1806/ 3084 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015; climate research, earth observations H.R. 2744 Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015; climate and coastal observation research earth observing H.R. 5293/S.3000, FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017; all H.R. 5303/S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act; climate and coastal observation research, water operations research S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation(WIIN) Act (P.L 114-322), climate and coastal observation research; water operations research H.R. 5393/S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5538/S. 3068, FY 2017 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 533, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 612WIIN Act; climate and coastal observation research, water operations S. 1573 Weather Alerts for a Ready nation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research S. 2012,North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; all S. 2804, FY 2017Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; all H.R. 2028, FY 2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act (P.L. 114-254); climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $38,669 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R.1561 - Weather Research & Forecasting Act of 2015 H.R.1896 - America COMPETES Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
NSF reauthorization legislation; HR 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015, NASA reauthorization HR 1806, America COMPETES Authorization - NSF, OSTP, and STEM Ed section S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecast Improvement Act; S. 1573. National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Runway Visual Range program, joint weather activities with NOAA and NWS S. 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act; HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 HR 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - research and data provisions; NSF reauthorization act -- support for geosciences HR 1806 America COMPETES authorization bill - NSF, OSTP, and STEM ed sections S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Surface transportation reauthorization act -- road weather research provisions S. 1331, Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - Encourage/authorize, as necessary, government purchase of aviation-based weather observations
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $58,768 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R.1561 - Weather Research & Forecasting Act of 2015 H.R.1896 - America COMPETES Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 1252 The Global Food Security Act S. 1573 Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015: climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 3084 The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act H.R. 34 Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015: climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 813 FORECAST Act: climate research, drought and water management H.R. 1277 Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act: climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1561 Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015: climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1806 COMPETES Reauthorization Act: climate research and earth observations H.R. 2028/ S. 2804 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016: climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing H.R. 2744 Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015: climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 5303/ S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act: climate and coastal observation research, water operations H.R. 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act: Climate and coastal observation research, water operations, earth observing H.R. 5393/ S. 2837 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016: climate research and earth observations, Title III H.R. 5538/ S. 3068 Department of Interior Appropriations Act 2016: USGS earthquake hazards research America COMPETES Act reauthorization Funding for education and research programs
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
NSF reauthorization legislation; HR 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015, NASA reauthorization HR 1806, America COMPETES Authorization - NSF, OSTP, and STEM Ed section S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecast Improvement Act; S. 1573. National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Runway Visual Range program, joint weather activities with NOAA and NWS S. 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act; HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 HR 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - research and data provisions; NSF reauthorization act -- support for geosciences HR 1806 America COMPETES authorization bill - NSF, OSTP, and STEM ed sections S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Surface transportation reauthorization act -- road weather research provisions S. 1331, Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 and H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Federal Data Policies / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 and H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Federal Data Policies / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Federal Data Policies / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 and H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - Encourage/authorize, as necessary, government purchase of aviation-based weather observations
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R.1561 - Weather Research & Forecasting Act of 2015 H.R.1896 - America COMPETES Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act HR 708, S 350 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR) S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 747, HR 1398 American Innovation Act S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1398 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research. HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 591 Engineering Biology Research and Development Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act S 454 ExaSCALE Computing Leadership Act of 2015 S 1447 Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2015 S 1187 America INNOVATES Act S 1252 Global Food Security Act of 2015 S 1297 U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 HR 23 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 S 754 Cyber Security Information Sharing Act of 2015 HR2093 Space Leadership Preservation Act S 2626 Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client expense: $15,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 5393/S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; National Science Foundation GEO program issues; funding for the NSF; climate research and earth observations research; research funding issues; Title III Science issues S. 2804/H.R. 2028, H.R. 5055, FY 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III Department of Energy, Energy Programs; climate and coastal observation research; water operations issues; earth observing research House Committee Draft/S.3040, FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act; funding for the NIOSH Agriculture, Fishery, and Forestry (AFF) Centers and NIOSH Education and Research Centers (ERCs); funding for research programs H.R. 5538/S. 3068, FY 2017 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 2012, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; Title III Energy Efficiency and Accountability issues H.R. 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 813, FORECAST Act; climate research; drought and water management issues H.R. 1277, Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 34, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research S. 1573, Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015; climate research and earth observations research; research issues S. 3084, American Innovation and Competitiveness Act H.R. 2744, Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 5303/S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016; climate and coastal observation research; water operations issues Funding for research and education programs
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
NSF reauthorization legislation; HR 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015, NASA reauthorization HR 1806, America COMPETES Authorization - NSF, OSTP, and STEM Ed section S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecast Improvement Act; S. 1573. National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Runway Visual Range program, joint weather activities with NOAA and NWS S. 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act; HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 HR 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - research and data provisions; NSF reauthorization act -- support for geosciences HR 1806 America COMPETES authorization bill - NSF, OSTP, and STEM ed sections S. 3084, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Surface transportation reauthorization act -- road weather research provisions S. 1331, Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 4084, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, entire bill S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, entire bill H.R. 3293, Scientific Research in the National Interest Act, entire bill H.R 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 2744, Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 813, FORECAST Act climate research, drought and water management, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1277, Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 34, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 1573, Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President's FY17 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, water operations
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
Commercial Weather Data / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 and H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Federal Data Policies / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R.1561 - Weather Research & Forecasting Act of 2015 H.R.1896 - America COMPETES Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 4084, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, entire bill S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, entire bill H.R. 3293, Scientific Research in the National Interest Act, entire bill H.R 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 2744, Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 813, FORECAST Act climate research, drought and water management, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1277, Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 34, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 1573, Weather Alerts for a Ready Nation Act of 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President's FY17 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, water operations
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
S 747, HR 1398American Innovation Act S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 591 Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015 HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1398 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research. HR 1426 A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies. HR 1791 A bill to amend the patent law to promote basic research, to stimulate publication of scientific documents, to encourage collaboration in scientific endeavors, to improve the transfer of technology to the private sector, and for other purposes. HR 1806 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 591 Engineering Biology Research and Development Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act S 454 ExaSCALE Computing Leadership Act of 2015 S 1447 Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2015 S 1187 America INNOVATES Act S 1252 Global Food Security Act of 2015 S 1297 U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act HR 2262 U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (signed into law) HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 HR 23 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 S 754 Cyber Security Information Sharing Act of 2015 HR2093 Space Leadership Preservation Act S 2626 Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act S 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act, IS NOW the VEHICLE FOR FAA REAUTH, and being looked at for energy-related tax provisions
Client expense: $36,139 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
NSF reauthorization legislation; HR 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015, NASA reauthorization HR 1806, America COMPETES Authorization - NSF, OSTP, and STEM Ed sections S 1331 Seasonal Forecast Improvement Act; S. 1573. National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Runway Visual Range program, joint weather activities with NOAA and NWS S. 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act; HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 HR 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - research and data provisions; NSF reauthorization act -- support for geosciences HR 1806 America COMPETES authorization bill - NSF, OSTP, and STEM ed sections Surface transportation reauthorization act -- road weather research provisions S. 1331, Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act; S. 1573, National Weather Service Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
Commercial Satellites / H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE