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S3923Referred to Committee

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-25
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 33.1% (308 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001098

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Dan Sullivan (R-AK)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Jacky Rosen (D-NV)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Jerry Moran (R-KS)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Maria Cantwell (D-WA)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Tim Sheehy (R-MT)Original· 2026-02-25
  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)· 2026-03-02
  • Ted Budd (R-NC)· 2026-03-02

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

2026-03-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMarkup By · 2026-03-04

Previously

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeMarkup By · 2026-03-04
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-25
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2026-02-25

Plain-English Summary

This bill would renew federal funding and authority for weather research and forecasting programs that help predict storms, hurricanes, and other dangerous weather conditions. The legislation supports the scientists and technology that meteorologists use to issue warnings that protect people's lives and help transportation systems, airlines, and emergency responders prepare for severe weather. By reauthorizing these programs, the bill ensures the government can continue improving weather prediction accuracy and investing in the tools communities rely on to stay safe.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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