Federal · 119th Congress
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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Cosponsors11
Lisa Blunt RochesterDU.S. Senator · DE
Maria CantwellDU.S. Senator · WA
Jerry MoranRU.S. Senator · KS
Jacky RosenDU.S. Senator · NV
Brian SchatzDU.S. Senator · HI
Tim SheehyRU.S. Senator · MT
Dan SullivanRU.S. Senator · AK
Ted BuddRU.S. Senator · NC
Amy KlobucharDU.S. Senator · MN
John R. CurtisRU.S. Senator · UT
John W. HickenlooperDU.S. Senator · COOther titles2
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.Official Title as Introduced
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history4
Sep 28, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
Sep 28, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-154.
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb 25, 2026
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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