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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 15, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
S. 2597

LEGEND Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 14, 2020)

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2020 or the LEGEND Act of 2020

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop and implement a plan to make certain operational models available to the public and periodically review innovations and improvements made to such models in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of NOAA forecasts.

In developing and implementing the plan, NOAA may make accommodations to ensure the public release of any model, information, documentation, or data does not jeopardize

  • national security;
  • intellectual property or redistribution rights;
  • certain trade secrets, commercial information, or financial information;
  • any models or data that are otherwise restricted by contract or other written agreement; or
  • its mission to protect lives and property.

NOAA must prioritize making available to the public operational models that it developed.

What just happenedDec 15, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 15, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 15, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 15, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 14, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7469)

  5. Dec 14, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7469)

  6. Dec 14, 2020Floor

    The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7468)

  7. Dec 14, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7468-7469)

  8. Aug 12, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

  9. Aug 12, 2020Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-253.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Aug 12, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-253.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Nov 13, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5797-5798)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 14, 202055

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2020 or the LEGEND Act of 2020

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop and implement a plan to make certain operational models available to the public and periodically review innovations and improvements made to such models in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of NOAA forecasts.

In developing and implementing the plan, NOAA may make accommodations to ensure the public release of any model, information, documentation, or data does not jeopardize

  • national security;
  • intellectual property or redistribution rights;
  • certain trade secrets, commercial information, or financial information;
  • any models or data that are otherwise restricted by contract or other written agreement; or
  • its mission to protect lives and property.

NOAA must prioritize making available to the public operational models that it developed.

Reported to SenateAug 12, 202025

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2019 or the LEGEND Act of 2019

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make certain operational models available to the public and periodically review innovations and improvements made to such models in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of NOAA forecasts.

Introduced in SenateOct 15, 2019

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2019 or the LEGEND Act of 2019

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make certain operational models available to the public and periodically review innovations and improvements made to such models in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of NOAA forecasts.

LEGEND Act of 2020 — Informed