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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1127

LEGEND Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2021)

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2021 or the LEGEND Act of 2021

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 happenedSep 22, 2022

By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-160.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 22, 2022Floor

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-160.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 22, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-160.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.

  4. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Nov 17, 2021Committee

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. Apr 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1942-1943)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Apr 14, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 202125

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2021 or the LEGEND Act of 2021

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.

Introduced in SenateApr 14, 2021

Learning Excellence and Good Examples from New Developers Act of 2021 or the LEGEND Act of 2021

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.

LEGEND Act of 2021 — Informed