The bill would update federal weather research and forecasting programs. It directs work on tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, drought, harmful algal blooms, and other weather and water risks. It also supports radar upgrades, satellite and other observations, computer modeling, commercial weather data, and public warning systems. The bill calls for more coordination among federal agencies, researchers, businesses, and local partners.
If enacted, the bill would support efforts to improve forecasts, warnings, and weather information used by the public, emergency managers, farmers, water managers, and aviation users. It also includes plans to improve weather radio access, study how people receive warnings, and address gaps in weather observations. These are program requirements and goals; the text does not guarantee specific results.
The bill authorizes funding for several programs. Examples include $100 million per year for the Commercial Data Program, $30 million per year for tsunami programs, and $50.3 million per year for weather and climate information projects related to agriculture and water management, for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also authorizes other amounts for research, drought information, harmful algal bloom work, and water services. These are authorizations, not a single total spending estimate; the bill does not provide a combined cost.
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