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119th Congress · S. 3923 · Introduced

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.

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SubjectsAdvanced 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

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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Stage rank
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Sponsor

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098
    Rep-TX current · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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C001098
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current
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Ted Cruz
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Ted
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Current term (3 total)

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TX
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1
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2031-01-03
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https://www.cruz.senate.gov
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167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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167 Russell Senate Office Building
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202-224-5922
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https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=form&id=16
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null

Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (17)

  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Aviation, Space, and Innovation (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Border Security and Immigration (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Crime and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 9 · site
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Telecommunications and Media (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 15
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • the Constitution (senate) · senate · rank 4

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 300 E 8th, Suite 961, Austin, TX, 78701 · 512-916-5834 · fax 512-916-5839 · 30.269401,-97.7390867
  • 3626 N. Hall St., Suite 410, Lee Park Tower II, Dallas, TX, 75219 · 214-599-8749 · fax 214-361-3518 · 32.8092691,-96.8059281
  • 1919 Smith St., Suite 9047, The Mickey Leland Federal Building, Houston, TX, 77002 · 713-718-3057 · fax 713-209-3459 · 29.758844,-95.3650242
  • 200 S. 10th St., Suite 1603, McAllen, TX, 78501 · 956-686-7339 · 26.2019273,-98.2313667
  • 9901 Ih-10w, Suite 950, San Antonio, TX, 78230 · 210-340-2885 · fax 210-349-6753 · 29.533858,-98.5619881
  • 305 S. Broadway, Suite 501, Tyler, TX, 75702 · 903-593-5130 · 32.3480097,-95.3009807

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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S2TX00312
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2026
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CRUZ, RAFAEL EDWARD TED
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Senate
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TX
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00
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Incumbent
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C
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2030
election_year
null
first_file_date
2011-01-20
last_file_date
2025-10-27
last_f2_date
2025-10-27
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2024

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2024
total_receipts
$107,113,865.62
total_disbursements
$105,485,117.06
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$1,786,707.20
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$0.00
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2019-01-01
coverage_end_date
2024-12-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (11)

  • Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · [D-WA] · C000127 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @SenatorCantwell · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · [R-AK] · S001198 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Rep-AK current · 2 terms · @SenDanSullivan · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] · [D-DE] · B001303 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Dem-DE current · 5 terms · @SenLBR · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · [R-KS] · M000934 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Rep-KS current · 10 terms · @JerryMoran · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] · [D-HI] · S001194 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Dem-HI current · 4 terms · @SenBrianSchatz · 1 district office
  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · [R-MT] · S001232 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Rep-MT current · 1 term · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · [D-NV] · R000608 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-25 · original
    Dem-NV current · 3 terms · @SenJackyRosen · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · [R-NC] · B001305 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-02
    Rep-NC current · 4 terms · @RepTedBudd · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · [D-MN] · K000367 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-02
    Dem-MN current · 4 terms · @SenAmyKlobuchar · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · [R-UT] · C001114 · Co-sponsored 2026-09-22
    Rep-UT current · 5 terms · @RepJohnCurtis · 1 district office
  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273 · Co-sponsored 2026-09-22
    Dem-CO current · 1 term · @SenatorHick · 7 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-28T20:30:45ZReported By
    2026-03-04T16:03:01ZMarkup By
    2026-02-25T20:55:32ZReferred To

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  • 2026-09-28Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
  • 2026-09-28Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-154.
  • 2026-09-28Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-154.
  • 2026-03-04Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  • 2026-02-25IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-02-25IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2026-09-30T13:23:22Z
    Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
  • Display Title2026-09-30T11:03:20Z
    Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2026-03-03T14:38:37Z
    Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-03-03T14:33:39Z
    A bill to improve the weather research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data.

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Policy area

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Summaries

none

Related bills

  • S 1626 (119) National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-01-07 — Held at the desk.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 3795 (119) Radar Next Program Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 3919 (119) Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act
    Latest: 2026-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 3912 (119) NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 1523 (119) Water Research Optimization Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-10-21 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

  • SAMDT 6838 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-28T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 3923 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • S. Rept. 119-154

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CBO cost estimates

  • S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 20262026-10-16T19:43:00Z
    As reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 28, 2026

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