; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Weather data The term weather data means information used to track and predict weather conditions and patterns, including forecasts, observations, and derivative products from such information. . I Reauthorization of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 101. Public safety priority Section 101 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8511 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Under Secretary shall ensure the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration remains focused on providing accurate and timely weather forecasts that protect lives and property and enhance the national economy by disseminating to the public and core partners through nimble, flexible, and mobile methods critical weather information and impact-based decision support services. . 102. United States weather research and forecasting Section 110 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8519 ) is amended to read as follows: 110. Authorization of appropriations (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to carry out this title the following: (1) $155,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, of which— (A) $90,000,000 is authorized for weather laboratories and cooperative institutes; (B) $30,000,000 is authorized for the United States Weather Research Program; (C) $20,000,000 is authorized for tornado, severe storm, and next generation radar research; and (D) $15,000,000 is authorized for the joint technology transfer initiative described in section 102(b)(4) of this title. (2) $156,550,000 for fiscal year 2025, of which— (A) $90,900,000 is authorized for weather laboratories and cooperative institutes; (B) $30,300,000 is authorized for the United States Weather Research Program; (C) $20,200,000 is authorized for tornado, severe storm, and next generation radar research