Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3923

119th Congress

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

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Summary

This bill aims to strengthen weather research and forecasting capabilities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would support improvements in how weather is predicted and create more opportunities for private companies to provide weather data commercially.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill aims to strengthen weather research and forecasting capabilities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would support improvements in how weather is predicted and create more opportunities for private companies to provide w

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This bill aims to strengthen weather research and forecasting capabilities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would support improvements in how weather is predicted and create more opportunities for private companies to provide weather data commercially.

Bill Number: 3923
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Title: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3923
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill aims to strengthen weather research and forecasting capabilities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would support improvements in how weather is predicted and create more opportunities for private companies to provide weather data commercially.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to strengthen weather research and forecasting capabilities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would support improvements in how weather is predicted and create more opportunities for private companies to provide weather data commercially.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would enhance NOAA's weather research programs to improve scientific understanding of weather patterns.
It seeks to support advancements in weather forecasting and prediction technologies.
The legislation would expand opportunities for private sector companies to participate in collecting and providing weather data.
The bill focuses on improving the overall weather information infrastructure in the United States.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect government weather agencies, particularly NOAA, by directing resources toward research and forecasting improvements. It would also impact private weather companies by creating new commercial opportunities to provide weather data. Better weather forecasting could benefit the general public, businesses that depend on weather information, and emergency management agencies that need accurate predictions for public safety.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3923, 119th Congress (2026). "Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3923

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