H.R. 4146 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Tornado Research Act of 2004
H.R. 4146 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 2, 2004, sponsored by Bud Cramer Jr..
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Tornado Research Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a tornado research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to be carried out in coordination with the National Weather Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and any other appropriate Federal agencies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards. (Apr 14, 2004)
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