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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Atmospheric Science and Forecasting Innovation
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2019 Senate hearing focused on atmospheric research and climate change. Experts from academic and research institutions provided testimony to the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather regarding current scientific efforts and innovation in the field.
The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding federal support for climate science and atmospheric forecasting research, which informs future funding and policy priorities for agencies like the National Science Foundation.
Who It Affects
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Scientific Research Community
The research priorities and funding discussions in this hearing directly impact the focus and resources available for atmospheric and climate studies.
National Science Foundation
The agency's policies and research mandates are subject to the legislative oversight and discussions held by this subcommittee.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 16, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather.
- The hearing focused on atmospheric research, climate change, and forecasting innovation.
- Senator Cory Gardner stated his belief in human-contributed climate change and the scientific consensus.
- The hearing included testimony from four expert witnesses: Dr. Waleed Abdalati, Dr. Deborah A. Bronk, Radley Horton, and Dr. Erika Washburn.
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- The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act was cited as a previous legislative effort to update policies at the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- Written questions were submitted to witnesses by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey for the record.
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Bipartisan Climate Discussion
The hearing transcript highlights an explicit attempt by the Subcommittee Chairman to frame climate change as a topic for bipartisan consensus rather than partisan conflict.
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