Proposal:COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 810
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019

This bill revises the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct scientific assessments related to storms, including to (1) direct NOAA to seek public input before the Named Storm Event Model (the official meteorological and oceanographic computerized model which replicates the winds, rainfall, and storm surges associated with named storms) takes effect, (2) authorize the deployment of sensors to enhance data collection in coastal states that are at highest risk of experiencing indeterminate losses from an identified named storm, and (3) authorize separate post-storm assessments for each coastal state that is impacted by a single storm.

Bill Title

COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2019-03-14: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.