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FEDERALhearing transcript

Overview of the 2017 NOAA Budget Proposal

Original title: AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017

January 1, 2017

NOAAfederal budgetweather forecastingspace commercescience policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing reviews how federal funds are allocated to NOAA for the 2017 , which directly impacts the agency's ability to provide weather forecasting services and manage space commerce initiatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NOAA

The agency's operational budget and programmatic priorities for 2017 are determined by the outcome of this budget process.

General Public

The public relies on NOAA for weather forecasting services, which are subject to the funding levels discussed in the budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the proposed 2017 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The hearing focused on agency priorities, specifically improvements to weather forecasting technology and the expansion of the Office of Space Commerce.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on March 16, 2016, to review the NOAA budget request for Fiscal Year 2017.
  • The budget proposal includes a requested funding increase for the Office of Space Commerce.
  • The Subcommittee on Environment prioritized the discussion of weather prediction capabilities to improve public safety regarding severe weather.
  • The hearing transcript includes opening statements from Subcommittee Chair Jim Bridenstine and Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici.
  • The document includes an appendix with post-hearing questions answered by Dr. Kathryn Sullivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review and discuss the proposed budget for NOAA for the 2017 .
Who testified at this hearing?
Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, the Administrator of NOAA and , provided testimony.

Why It Matters

The hearing reviews how federal funds are allocated to NOAA for the 2017 , which directly impacts the agency's ability to provide weather forecasting services and manage space commerce initiatives.

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Focus on Space Commerce

The budget proposal explicitly highlights an increase in funding for the Office of Space Commerce, indicating a shift toward prioritizing commercial space activities within NOAA.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Connected Entities

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The federal agency whose budget is under review”Map →
personKathryn Sullivan“Undersecretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of NOAA”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“The committee overseeing the hearing”Map →
personJim Bridenstine“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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