Natural Disaster Education and Outreach Act of 2024

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would authorize $12 million in federal funding over four years to provide local leaders with specific climate data intended to guide resource allocation and disaster preparedness decisions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Local governments

They are the intended recipients of new operational climate products and services to assist in resource allocation and preparedness.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The agency is mandated to establish a new communications program and working group, and is authorized to receive $3 million annually for these tasks.

National Weather Service

The agency is required to coordinate its existing impact-based decision support services with the new working group.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a new public communications program focused on sharing data about changing weather patterns and climate trends. The program aims to help local governments and communities better prepare for weather events by providing them with actionable climate information.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would authorize $12 million in federal funding over four years to provide local leaders with specific climate data intended to guide resource allocation and disaster preparedness decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of this new communications program?

The goal is to provide local governments and the public with operational climate data to help them make informed decisions about resource allocation and disaster preparedness before weather events occur.

How much money does this bill authorize?

The bill authorizes $3 million per year for four years (fiscal years 2025–2028), totaling $12 million.

Who will be responsible for running this program?

The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere is responsible for establishing the program and determining the makeup of the required working group.

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Connected Entities

organizationlocal government“The target audience for the educational resources.”Map →

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Administers the communications program and conducts climate assessments.”Map →

organizationcommunities and local governments“The target audience for the operational climate products and services.”Map →

personMr. Welch“Senator sponsoring the bill.”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body where the bill is to be passed.”Map →

locationUnited States“The country where the communications program will operate.”Map →

organizationUnder Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere“The official responsible for establishing the communications program.”Map →

bill_numberGlobal Change Research Act of 1990“Reference to a related law.”Map →

organizationNational Weather Service“Coordinates with the working group.”Map →

personMr. Warnock“Senator sponsoring the bill.”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body where the bill is introduced.”Map →

organizationcommunity organizations“The target audience for the educational resources.”Map →

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