Bills/S. 3923119th Congress

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate: Reported

Sponsor

RTed Cruz(TX)

Cosponsors

Introduced

2026-02-25

Last action

2026-09-28

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.

Action Timeline

Sep 28, 2026SenateLatest
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
Sep 28, 2026Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-154.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate

Official Sources

CRS Reports

Drought in the United States: Science, Policy, and Selected Federal Authorities
R46911 · Oct 2, 2026
U.S. Satellite Capabilities for Tracking the Wildfire Life Cycle
IF12938 · Sep 10, 2026
Federal Air Quality and Wildfire Smoke Forecasting
IF13288 · Aug 14, 2026
Landslides: Federal Role in Research, Assessment, and Response
R47588 · May 29, 2026
National Landslide Preparedness Act and the Status of Landslide Risk Reduction
IF13077 · May 14, 2026
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
IF13210 · May 7, 2026

Nonpartisan Congressional Research Service products citing this bill.

Topics

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legislative subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEarth sciencesEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionNational Science FoundationPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationWater qualityWetlands