Bill > S1378

This bill aims to enhance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) use of artificial intelligence (AI) for weather forecasting by establishing a comprehensive framework for developing, testing, and implementing AI-powered weather models. The legislation directs NOAA to develop comprehensive weather forecasting training datasets in collaboration with various federal agencies and technical experts, and to explore the creation of global, regional, and local AI weather models that can improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather, water, and space weather forecasts. The bill mandates the exploration of advanced AI applications for weather forecasting, including improving data assimilation, modeling coupled Earth system processes, enhancing wildfire risk mitigation, and generating more accurate ensemble forecasts. Additionally, the bill requires NOAA to provide technical assistance to forecasters and emergency managers, develop best practices for using AI weather models, and create public-private partnerships to accelerate innovation in environmental forecasting. The legislation also emphasizes the importance of protecting national security interests and ensures that AI models and associated data will be made publicly available, subject to appropriate safeguards. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes appropriations of $105 million for fiscal year 2026 and $25 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2030.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1378/all-info