S. 3923
119th Congress
Senate
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Official title: A bill to improve the weather research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, and … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: A bill to improve the weather research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data.
Transportation and Public Works
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherComputer security and identity theft
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Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightEarth sciencesEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionNational Science FoundationPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationWater qualityWetlands
Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
Sep 28, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-154.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Lobbying activity
35
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
- AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FKA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
- THE WAYFINDER GROUP
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
Bodies those filers lobbied
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- SENATE
- Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)
- Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
- Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
- Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
- Defense, Dept of (DOD)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3923/
"S. 3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3923/.
S. 3923, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3923/.
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