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S. 881Became Law

PROSWIFT Act

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Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. Geological Survey to carry out specified space weather activities.

NOAA may establish a pilot program under which NOAA offers to enter into contracts with entities in the commercial space weather sector to provide NOAA with space weather data that meets certain standards.

The working group must periodically review and update the benchmarks described in the report of the National Science and Technology Council titled Space Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks and dated June 2018, as necessary, based on (1) any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available, or (2) the evolving needs of entities impacted by space weather phenomena.

What just happenedOct 21, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-181.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 21, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-181.

  2. Oct 21, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-181.

  3. Oct 21, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 21, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 9, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 9, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 16, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 16, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4455-4458)

  9. Sep 16, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Sep 16, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 881.

  11. Sep 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4455-4463)

  12. Sep 16, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 29, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 29, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 28, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jul 27, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4509-4512)

  17. Jul 27, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4509-4512)

  18. Jul 27, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4512-4513)

  19. Dec 11, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.

  20. Dec 11, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-171.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Dec 11, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-171.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Mar 26, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Mar 26, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 21, 202049

Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. Geological Survey to carry out specified space weather activities.

NOAA may establish a pilot program under which NOAA offers to enter into contracts with entities in the commercial space weather sector to provide NOAA with space weather data that meets certain standards.

The working group must periodically review and update the benchmarks described in the report of the National Science and Technology Council titled Space Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks and dated June 2018, as necessary, based on (1) any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available, or (2) the evolving needs of entities impacted by space weather phenomena.

Passed HouseSep 16, 202053

Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. Geological Survey to carry out specified space weather activities.

NOAA may establish a pilot program under which NOAA offers to enter into contracts with entities in the commercial space weather sector to provide NOAA with space weather data that meets certain standards.

The working group must periodically review and update the benchmarks described in the report of the National Science and Technology Council titled Space Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks and dated June 2018, as necessary, based on (1) any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available, or (2) the evolving needs of entities impacted by space weather phenomena.

Passed SenateJul 27, 202055

Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act or the PROSWIFT Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. Geological Survey to carry out specified space weather activities.

NOAA may establish a pilot program under which NOAA offers to enter into contracts with entities in the commercial space weather sector to provide NOAA with space weather data that meets certain standards.

The working group must periodically review and update the benchmarks described in the report of the National Science and Technology Council titled Space Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks and dated June 2018, as necessary, based on (1) any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available, or (2) the evolving needs of entities impacted by space weather phenomena.

Reported to SenateDec 11, 201925

Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts to understand, prepare, coordinate, and plan for space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Geological Survey, National Security Council, and Federal Aviation Administration to carry out specified space weather activities.

Introduced in SenateMar 26, 2019

Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act

This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.

The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts to understand, prepare, coordinate, and plan for space weather.

The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Geological Survey, National Security Council, and Federal Aviation Administration to carry out specified space weather activities.

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