S. 3923
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
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I Reauthorization of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017
Section 101 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8511) is amended to read as follows:
101. Public safety priority
(a) In general. The Under Secretary shall ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on providing accurate and timely weather forecasts that protect lives and property and enhance the national economy, including by—
(1) coordinating and modernizing observational infrastructure, weather forecasting systems, communications, and impact-based decision support services; and
(2) improving operational weather forecasts, products, and services.
(b) Research. In conducting research, the Under Secretary shall prioritize improving weather data, modeling, computing, forecasting, and warnings and support transition of advancements into operational forecasting and services, for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy.
II Enhancing Federal weather forecasting and innovation
III Commercial weather and environmental observations
IV Communicating weather to the public
V Improving weather information for agriculture and water management
VI Harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research and control
VII Fire ready Nation
VIII Precipitation estimates and landslide preparedness
IX Importation of red snapper
X Improving cybersecurity and telecommunications for oceanic research
XI Other authorities
XII Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2026