; and (D) $15,609,000 is authorized for the joint technology transfer initiative described in section 8512(b)(4) of this title. (b) Limitation No additional funds are authorized to carry out this title or the amendments made by this title. . 103. Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (VORTEX) (a) In general Section 103 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8513 ) is amended to read as follows: 103. Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (VORTEX) (a) In general The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the United States weather industry and academic partners, shall maintain a program for rapidly improving tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, including forecaster training in radar interpretation and information integration from new sources. (b) Goal The goal of the program under subsection (a) shall be to develop and extend accurate tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings in order to reduce the loss of life or property related to tornadoes, with a focus on the following: (1) Improving the effectiveness and timeliness of tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings. (2) Optimizing lead time and providing actionable information beyond one hour in advance. (3) Transitioning from warn-on-detection to warn-on-forecast. (c) Innovative observations The Under Secretary shall ensure the program under subsection (a) periodically examines, tests, and evaluates the value of incorporating innovative observations, such as novel sensor technologies, observation tools or networks, crewed or uncrewed systems, and hosted instruments on commercial aircrafts, vessels, and satellites, with respect to the improvement of tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings. (d) Activities The Under Secretary shall award grants for research, including relating to the following: (1) Implementing key goals and achieving program milestones to the maximum extent practicable as outlined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2019