Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress
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Before that, he taught Engl StateScoop Ambitious new federal legislation has been introduced that would fill longstanding governance gaps in the world of geospatial information systems GIS. A pair of bills — S. As the proliferation of smartphones has boosted the importance of GIS and GPS technologies in recent years, the government organizations charged with managing the adoption, organizational capabilities and data sharing and management surrounding those technologies has lagged behind.
The Geospatial Data Act would codify existing federal governance structures, like the Federal Geographic Data Committee and the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and mandate congressional oversight of federal geospatial expenditure. For states, it would also encourage new partnerships and governance structures that give subnational entities a stronger voice in the further development of GIS governance.
The centerpiece of these efforts is the National Spatial Data Infrastructure NSDI , formed by an executive order in , that has never lived up to its original intent of effectively coordinating geospatial data efforts across all sectors. Rowan said he was excited and "extremely encouraged" with the introduction of the act, which he called "a momentous occasion. Furthermore, the GeoPlatform would be strengthened by the bill to ensure public and commercial access to a wide and growing range of geospatial data.
Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress
This would directly benefit and promote public safety, emergency response, community planning, and job growth. Bruce Westerman, who introduced the bill to the House, said he likes to work on legislation by bringing together groups of people who can "work positively and make something together.
For AAG President Doug Richardson, the legislation is the product of more than a decade of work that has grown increasingly relevant. He noted that geospatial technologies like GIS and GPS are "a tremendous force" that were developed by American companies like Esri and Google and have now become essential. States , Washington, D. Maps that are being constantly updated show evacuation zones, the latest hot spots and fresh aerial photography of the many fires blazing in the West.
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