Amendment established a five-year interagency program between the Defense Department and NOAA to monitor and collect data on tropical cyclones to assist in forecasting and increase the understanding of tropical cyclones.

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Amendment Number
243
Description
Amendment established a five-year interagency program between the Defense Department and NOAA to monitor and collect data on tropical cyclones to assist in forecasting and increase the understanding of tropical cyclones.
Purpose
An amendment to statutorily establish a joint five-year program between the Defense Department and NOAA to monitor and collect data on hurricanes using Air Force aircraft and NOAA satellites.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 6, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Lewis (FL) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:06:34
Submitted Date
Sep 6, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 243 — Informed