Bill > S3923

This bill, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026, aims to enhance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather research and forecasting capabilities. Key provisions include reauthorizing and strengthening existing programs like the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment- United States of America (VORTEX-USA) and the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program, while also introducing new initiatives. The bill emphasizes improving forecasts for various weather phenomena, including atmospheric rivers, coastal flooding, and fire weather, and promotes the use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning in weather prediction. It also seeks to expand commercial opportunities for weather data by establishing programs to acquire data from the private sector and improve data sharing practices. Furthermore, the bill addresses public communication of weather hazards, enhances weather information for agriculture and water management, and includes provisions for improving cybersecurity for oceanic research. The legislation also reauthorizes the Tsunami Warning and Education Act and the National Landslide Preparedness Act, and includes measures to modernize NOAA's infrastructure and workforce.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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