Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sponsor

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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
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2026-03-04
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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.
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