Our Nation's security, economic vitality, and daily functioning depend on the reliable operations of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent technology infrastructure. Space-weather events pose a significant and complex risk to this infrastructure, potentially disrupting electric power systems; satellite, aircraft, and spacecraft operations; telecommunications; position, navigation, and timing services; and other technologies and infrastructures. These technologies form the very backbone of the critical infrastructure we rely on for so much of what we do today. In November 2014, in his role as Chair of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), and on behalf of the President of the United States, Dr. John Holdren chartered the interagency Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Task Force. In October 2015, the Task Force delivered a National Space Weather Strategy (NSWS) that articulates high-level strategic goals that enhance our Nation's preparedness for a severe space weather event. In addition, a Space Weather Action Plan was delivered to identify the activities, outcomes, and timelines that will be undertaken by Federal departments and agencies for the Nation to make progress toward the Strategy's goals. Strengthening America's resilience to space weather is a challenge that will require insight, expertise, and dedication from many; consequently, this is a coordinated approach from numerous Federal Departments and Agencies. Leadership from across the Federal Government will present a progress report on the implementation status for their respective agencies.

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