WDBO Washington bureau chief Jamie Dupree says, not so fast. The center isn't even in the current legislation. "sounds great but the problem is you gotta get the bill through the senate, you gotta get the bill signed and you have to establish that new research center into law and right now none of that has happened" As for the center's chances Dupree adds; "I'm not even sure the Florida delegation would be fully for it, because I'm sure some south Florida members may point at the hurricane center in Miami and say, excuse me we already got some of that work going on"

Here's the release from Grayson's office:

GRAYSON FIGHTS FOR ENERGY BILL FUNDING

Congressman Supports Bill, Gets Commitment Of $50 Million For New Orlando Hurricane Research Facility

(Washington, DC) - Congressman Alan Grayson fought for and obtained a commitment for a new National Hurricane Research Center in Orlando today. The $50 million commitment from the leadership in the House of Representatives is one of several reasons why the Congressman supports the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Congressman Grayson said, "With this one move, Central Florida will become a world leader in 21st century meteorology." Congressman Grayson fought hard for the federal funding. Grayson personally spoke with President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about his request. During a speech on the floor of the House today, Grayson said, "Damages from hurricanes in terms of human lives, infrastructure, and property, have grown in scope and cost, and it is critical that we continue to make progress in furthering our understanding of the science behind hurricanes. Doing so will ultimately help vulnerable communities in my district, in Florida, and elsewhere in the United States prepare for, and reduce the impacts from, hurricanes." In supporting the American Clean Energy and Security Act, Congressman Grayson also advanced his effort to create jobs in Central Florida. The bill will result in an estimated 95,000 jobs statewide. Congressman Grayson said, "This bill unleashes American ingenuity to solve the energy crisis. It lets us solve our problems by being Americans and thinking our way out of it. We will become an international energy power." The bill would revamp the way America produces energy, dramatically cut pollution, and keep costs low. The American Clean Energy and Security Act:

Cuts the use of oil and petroleum products by two million barrels a day by 2030, which is the amount we currently import from the Persian Gulf

Reduces pollution by limiting emissions from electric companies and oil refineries

Follows the same market-based American solution created to successfully fight acid rain in 1990 - after which electricity rates fell 10 percent

Promotes all forms of clean energy, including wind, solar, geothermal, and private investments in nuclear power