Bills · 118th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 5/9/23Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic198 Yea · 0 Nay · 15 Not voting
  • Republican158 Yea · 50 Nay · 13 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out research on advancing weather and climate modeling and prediction.

DOE and NOAA must jointly carry out research on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for climate modeling and weather prediction. Research activities may include (1) developing new methods for modeling and simulation, machine learning, and predictive data analysis; and (2) facilitating data sharing between federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.

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Sponsor
Rep. Max L. Miller ( Republican · OH-7)
Cosponsors
7
Introduced
3/22/23
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Status
3/22/23Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
3/22/23Introduced in House
3/29/23Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
3/29/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
5/5/23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
5/5/23Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-49.
5/9/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/9/23On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
5/9/23Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 50 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2147-2148)
5/9/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2152-2153)
5/9/23At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5/9/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1715.
5/9/23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2147-2149)
5/9/23Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
5/10/23Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.