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Committee reports Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, adds amendments on snow survey
Summary
The Senate Commerce Committee favorably reported the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026, which aims to modernize NOAA forecasting and warning systems, improve atmospheric-river and wildfire forecasting, and codify an aerial snow survey program. The motion passed by voice vote.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ordered the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 to be reported favorably after brief remarks and a voice vote.
The chair introduced the measure (referring to it as the "weather act") and said it updates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s research and forecasting programs to improve…
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