A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national policy on weather modification.
National Weather Modification Policy Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study of the state of scientific knowledge concerning weather modification and weather modification technology.
Authorizes the Secretary, in conducting such study, to review and analyze the feasibility and necessity of negotiating an international agreement concerning the peaceful uses of weather modification.
Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and the Congress, within one year after the enactment of this Act, a final report on the findings and conclusions of such study, including a recommended national policy on weather modification.
Senate vitiated its action on passage.
Call of calendar in Senate.
Measure considered in Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Measure passed Senate, amended.
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Measure considered in House.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #770 (292-91).
Roll Call #770 (House)Measure passed House, amended, roll call #770 (292-91).
Roll Call #770 (House)Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments, roll call #660 (77-0).
Roll Call #660 (Senate)Senate agreed to House amendments, roll call #660 (77-0).
Roll Call #660 (Senate)Measure enrolled in House.
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Measure presented to President.
Measure presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Public law 94-490.
Public law 94-490.
Enacted as Public Law 94-490
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