,,id ,union ,calendar ,no4 #hif #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ada ,report ,no4 #aae-aabh1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #c1 #bjag ,referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,january #c1 #bjai ,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with amendments ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,january #c1 #bjai;,committees on ,armed ,services1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of ,senate passed bill1 see copy of bill as printed in the ,house of ,representatives on ,may #c1 #bjag ,,an ,,act ,to improve understanding and forecasting of space weather events1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act4 #b4 ,space weather 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,vi of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after chapter #fje the following3 #fjf ,space ,weather ,sec4 #fjfja4 ,space weather findings2 policy4 #fjfjb4 ,space weather coordination4 #fjfjc4 ,space weather priorities1 plan1 and research roadmap4 #fjfjd4 ,space weather reports4 #fjfje4 ,pilot program for obtaining commercial sector space weather data4 #fjfjf4 ,definitions4 #fjfja4 ,space weather findings2 policy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,space weather events pose a significant threat to humans working in the space environment1 to modern technological systems1 and critical terrestrial infrastructure4 7#b7 ,the effects of severe space weather events on the electric power grid1 satellites and satellite communications1 services1 orbits and information1 airline operations1 astronauts living and working in space1 and space based position1 navigation1 and timing systems could have significant societal1 economic1 national security1 and health impacts4 7#c7 ,space weather observation and forecasting are essential for the success of deep space exploration4 7#d7 ,earth and space observations provide crucial data necessary to predict and warn about space weather events4 7#e7 ,clear roles and accountability of ,federal departments and agencies are critical for an efficient and effective response to threats posed by space weather4 7#f7 ,observations and measurements closer to the sun and advanced instrumentation would provide for more advanced warning of solar activity resulting in space weather activity4 7#g7 ,coordination and collaboration between ,federal departments and agencies1 international partners1 the academic community1 and the commercial sector is necessary to improve the ,nation's ability to understand1 prepare for1 avoid1 mitigate1 and respond to severe space weather events4 7#h7 ,the commercial sector should be solicited to support and enable ,federal space weather activities and encouraged to provide and separately invest in innovative space weather data and services4 7b7 ,statement of national policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should establish and maintain baseline capabilities for space weather observation and forecasting to protect civil aviation1 space transportation1 national security1 human life1 critical infrastructure1 commercial enterprise1 and economic vitality in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the establishment and maintenance of such baseline capabilities for space weather should1 to the extent practicable1 leverage the space weather observation capabilities1 data1 and services of the academic community and commercial sector2 7#c7 space weather observation and forecasting are not exclusive functions of the ,federal ,government2 and 7#d7 the ,federal ,government should1 as practicable1 obtain space weather data and services through contracts with the commercial sector1 when the data and services are available1 cost-effective1 and add value4 #fjfjb4 ,space weather coordination 7a7 ,sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,national space council ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 members of the ,national ,space ,council are key stakeholders of the ,federal ,government with respect to space weather2 7,b7 the ,users' ,advisory ,group of the ,national ,space ,council should effectively and efficiently represent and advocate on behalf of nongovernmental organizations and the academic community within the ,nation's space weather enterprise2 and 7,c7 the ,national ,space ,council is the appropriate ,federal entity to review1 establish1 and coordinate the ,nation's space weather priorities4 7#b7 ,office of science and technology policy ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy-- 7,a7 efficiently and effectively identifies opportunities and avenues to advance the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology2 and 7,b7 is well positioned to identify opportunities for advancement in coordination of space weather research-to-operations and operations-to-research4 7b7 ,coordinating authority ,the ,national ,space ,council shall oversee efforts and activities of the ,federal ,government-- 7#a7 to implement the ,nation's space weather priorities2 and 7#b7 to prepare for1 avoid1 mitigate1 and respond to space weather events4 7c7 ,national committee for space weather observation and forecasting 7#a7 ,establishment ,in order to address the ,nation's space weather priorities and further coordinate efforts to monitor1 prepare for1 avoid1 mitigate1 and respond to space weather events1 the ,president shall1 in consultation with the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council-- 7,a7 establish a committee with respect to space weather observation and forecasting to be known as the ,national ,committee for ,space ,weather ,observation and ,forecasting 7in this chapter referred to as the ,national ,committee72 and 7,b7 establish one advisory committee for the purpose specified in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 the composition of which shall be determined by the ,co-,chairs of the ,national ,committee and shall include equal representation from the academic community1 commercial sector1 and space weather end users4 7#b7 ,national ,committee composition ,the ,national ,committee shall-- 7,a7 be co-chaired by the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 or their designated representatives1 provided that such designated representatives are of the ,under ,secretary or ,assistant ,secretary level or higher2 7,b7 include as permanent voting members all ,federal departments or agencies determined to be key space weather stakeholders or otherwise necessary for inclusion as such permanent voting members by the ,president1 with the agreement of the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council2 and 7,c7 be empowered1 with the approval of the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council1 to allow a relevant1 non-member ,federal department or agency to participate in meetings of the ,national ,committee as either a non-permanent observer or semi-permanent liaison to the ,national ,committee4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,national ,committee ,the duties of the ,national ,committee are the following3 7i7 ,to effectively and efficiently promote coordination between ,federal agencies1 the academic community1 and the commercial sector to advance the ,nation's space enterprise4 7ii7 ,to coordinate the implementation of the national space weather plan developed under section #fjfjc7;b7 across the ,federal ,government1 in partnership with the academic community1 international partners1 and the commercial sector4 7iii7 ,to collaborate with the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy to identify opportunities for the academic community and commercial sectors to advance the understanding of space weather4 7,b7 ,advisory committees ,the duty of the advisory committee established pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be to advise the ,national ,committee with respect to-- 7i7 the development and implementation of the national space weather plan established under section #fjfjc7;b72 and 7ii7 the capabilities of the academic community and the commercial sector to meet the national space weather priorities identified under section #fjfjc7;a74 7d7 ,user survey 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 the academic community1 and the commercial sector1 shall direct the ,users' ,advisory ,group of the ,council to conduct a comprehensive survey to identify the space weather observation1 research1 modeling1 forecasting1 and prediction needs of the space weather user community4 7#b7 ,survey considerations ,the survey conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess the adequacy of current ,federal ,government goals for lead time1 accuracy1 coverage1 timeliness1 data rate1 and data quality for space weather observations and forecasting2 7,b7 identify options and methods to1 in consultation with the academic community and the commercial sector1 improve the goals specified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 identify opportunities for the generation of new data to address the needs of the space weather user community2 7,d7 identify methods to increase coordination of1 with respect to space weather1 research-to-operations and operations-to-research2 7,e7 identify the most efficient and effective formal mechanism or mechanisms for the sharing of space weather data1 operational forecasting needs1 research needs1 findings1 models1 and capabilities between the ,federal ,government1 the academic community1 the commercial sector1 and the space weather user community2 7,f7 identify opportunities for new technologies1 research1 and instrumentation to aid in research1 understanding1 monitoring1 modeling1 prediction1 and forecasting of space weather2 and 7,g7 identify methods and technologies to improve preparedness for potential space weather events4 7e7 ,special authority ,in order to better understand space weather1 the ,national ,space ,council may leverage expertise from any ,federal agency or partner1 as deemed appropriate by the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council1 including through the use of-- 7#a7 interagency agreements2 7#b7 memoranda of understanding2 and 7#c7 shared personnel4 #fjfjc4 ,space weather priorities1 plan1 and research roadmap 7a7 ,national space weather priorities ,the ,national ,space ,council1 in consultation with the ,users' ,advisory ,group of the ,national ,space ,council1 the academic community1 and the commercial sector1 shall establish national priorities for space weather1 with respect to-- 7#a7 the protection of life and property2 7#b7 the support of the leadership1 economic development1 and national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 the space weather prediction and forecasting needs of end-users4 7b7 ,national space weather plan ,the ,national ,committee shall develop a national space weather plan to implement the priorities established under subsection 7a74 ,such plan shall1 with respect to activities carried out to meet such priorities-- 7#a7 delineate appropriate roles among ,federal agencies2 7#b7 consider small satellite options1 hosted payloads1 public-private partnerships1 and commercial options such as data-buys1 and other acquisition approaches1 that maximize ,federal investment and minimize overall costs to the ,federal ,government2 7#c7 identify knowledge gaps and their resolution through specific research and development activities to improve operational space weather forecasting2 7#d7 describe collaborative opportunities with stakeholders1 including the academic community1 nongovernmental organizations1 the commercial sector1 and foreign governments2 7#e7 leverage the work conducted through the ,national ,space ,weather ,strategy and ,national ,space ,weather ,action ,plan of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council before the date of the enactment of this section2 7#f7 include a formal mechanism to share operational needs of space weather forecasters with ,federal agencies engaged in space weather research and development activities1 the academic community1 and the commercial sector2 and 7#g7 appropriately prioritize the critical land-based1 sea-based1 air-based1 or space-based observation capabilities4 7c7 ,national space weather research roadmap ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall issue a national space weather research roadmap that-- 7#a7 considers the national space weather priorities established under subsection 7a72 7#b7 considers the national space weather plan issued under subsection 7b72 7#c7 considers the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine's decadal survey recommendations2 7#d7 includes a formal mechanism that provides for the sharing of the research needs1 findings1 models1 and capabilities with space weather operational forecasting centers2 and 7#e7 enhances coordination between research modeling centers1 forecasting centers1 and the commercial sector4 #fjfjd4 ,space weather reports 7a7 ,survey and priorities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the user survey under section #fjfjb7;d72 and 7#b7 the recommended space weather priorities under section #fjfjc7;a74 7b7 ,national space weather plan ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the national space weather plan developed under section #fjfjc7;b74 7c7 ,national space weather research roadmap ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the national space weather research roadmap issued under section #fjfjc7;c74 7d7 ,revaluation of content ,not later than one year after the date on which each ,presidential term begins1 as well as when determined to be necessary by the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council during the intervening years1 the applicable entities shall review and assess the content previously developed under this section and update and resubmit such content when appropriate4 #fjfje4 ,pilot program for obtaining commercial sector space weather data 7a7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary will offer to enter into contracts with one or more entities in the commercial sector for the provision to the ,secretary of space weather data generated by such an entity that meets the standards and specifications published under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,data standards and specifications ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish standards and specifications for ground-based1 ocean-based1 air-based1 and space-based commercial space weather data and metadata4 7#c7 ,contracts 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,space ,weather ,coordination ,act1 the ,secretary shall offer to enter1 through an open competition1 into at least one contract with one or more commercial sector entities capable of providing space weather data that-- 7i7 meets the standards and specifications established by the ,secretary for providing such data2 and 7ii7 is provided in a manner that allows the ,secretary to calibrate and evaluate the data for use in space weather research and forecasting models of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,b7 ,assessment ,not later than the date that is #c years after the date on which the ,secretary enters into a contract under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall assess1 and submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on1 the extent to which data provided under such contract meet the standards and specifications established under paragraph 7#a7 and the extent to which the pilot program has demonstrated-- 7i7 the viability of assimilating the commercially provided data into ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration space weather research and forecasting models2 7ii7 whether1 and by how much1 the data so provided add value to space weather forecasts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7iii7 the accuracy1 quality1 timeliness1 validity1 reliability1 usability1 information technology security1 and cost-effectiveness of obtaining commercial space weather data from commercial sector providers4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbb1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,data and hosted satellite payloads ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements for-- 7#a7 the purchase of space weather data through contracts with commercial providers2 and 7#b7 the placement of space weather satellite instruments on payloads co-hosted by the ,federal ,government and the commercial sector4 7c7 ,obtaining future data ,if an assessment under subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 demonstrates the ability of commercial space weather data to meet data and metadata standards and specifications published under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 where appropriate1 cost-effective1 and feasible1 obtain space weather data from commercial sector providers2 7#b7 as early as possible in the acquisition process for any future ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration space weather observational capability1 consider whether a suitable1 cost-effective1 commercial capability is or will be available to meet the observational requirements by the planned operational date of the system2 7#c7 if a suitable1 cost-effective1 commercial capability is or will be available as described in paragraph 7#b71 determine whether it is in the national interest to develop a governmental observational capability2 and 7#d7 submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing any determination made under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c74 7d7 ,data sharing practices 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 leverage ,united ,states leadership in space weather observation and forecasting to incentivize international partners to increase their space weather observational and forecasting capabilities and contribute additional space weather observations1 data1 models1 predictions1 and forecasts4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall continue to meet international data sharing agreements entered into prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,,nasa and ,,nsf data ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall each make space weather related data obtained for scientific research purposes available to space weather forecasters1 operations centers1 and the commercial sector and support model development and model applications for space weather forecasting4 7#c7 ,,noaa data ,the ,secretary shall work with the academic community to make space weather related data obtained from operational forecasting available for scientific research4 7e7 ,research for ,improved ,space ,weather ,forecasting ,the ,secretary1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall support basic and applied research which could improve space weather forecasting lead time and accuracy4 #fjfjf4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,national ,space ,council ,the term ,national ,space ,council means the ,national ,space ,council established under ,executive ,order #achjc1 7#hb ,fed4 ,reg4 #cadbi1 relating to establishment of ,national ,space ,council7 or any successor entities as determined by the ,president4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,conforming repeal ,section #hji of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahchh7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act 7#abd ,stat4 #bhjf7 are repealed4 7#b7 ,table of chapters ,the table of chapters of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to chapter #fje the following3 #fjf4,space ,weather#fjfja 4 ,amend the title so as to read3 ,an ,act to improve understanding and forecasting of space weather and promote coordination between stakeholders1 and for other purposes44 ,january #c1 #bjai ,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with amendments,january #c1 #bjai;,committees on ,armed ,services1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed