This legislation amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to significantly enhance the existing hurricane forecast improvement program. Its primary goal is to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts, predictions, and warnings to ultimately reduce the loss of life or property associated with these severe weather events. The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the United States weather industry and academic partners, will maintain this program. The enhanced program focuses on improving the understanding and prediction of rapid intensity change , projected hurricane paths, and better forecasting and communication of inland flooding, compound flooding, and storm surges . It also emphasizes incorporating social, behavioral, and economic sciences to inform public response and prevent harm, alongside evaluating and integrating innovative observations like novel sensor technologies and data from uncrewed systems. To achieve these objectives, the Under Secretary will award grants for research, expand computational resources for higher resolution operational modeling, and submit an annual report detailing mission requirements, workforce management, and hurricane technology research and development progress.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act
USA119th CongressS-3919| Senate
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislation amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to significantly enhance the existing hurricane forecast improvement program. Its primary goal is to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts, predictions, and warnings to ultimately reduce the loss of life or property associated with these severe weather events. The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the United States weather industry and academic partners, will maintain this program. The enhanced program focuses on improving the understanding and prediction of rapid intensity change , projected hurricane paths, and better forecasting and communication of inland flooding, compound flooding, and storm surges . It also emphasizes incorporating social, behavioral, and economic sciences to inform public response and prevent harm, alongside evaluating and integrating innovative observations like novel sensor technologies and data from uncrewed systems. To achieve these objectives, the Under Secretary will award grants for research, expand computational resources for higher resolution operational modeling, and submit an annual report detailing mission requirements, workforce management, and hurricane technology research and development progress.