Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 2200 has broad bipartisan support, and I urge all Members to support this legislation. This bill reauthorizes and enhances priority NOAA programs, especially the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act. The Weather Act, signed into law by President Trump 2 years ago, already has made tremendous advances in the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasting and the rapid integration of the private sector. S. 2200 accelerates advances in model development and data assimilation, increases the use of innovative computing technologies and leasing strategies, promotes targeted research for the next generation of weather satellites, and further engages the growing commercial weather industry through reauthorization of the Commercial Weather Data Pilot program. I would like to thank Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune for his leadership on this bill, which enables NOAA to protect lives and property and advance the economy of the United States. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this measure, and I reserve the balance of my time.”