Bill · S. 3919· Senate(119-S-3919)
Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act," seeks to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. It directs the Under Secretary to maintain a program focused on improving hurricane forecasts, predictions, and warnings. The program aims to reduce the loss of life and property by improving the understanding of hurricane paths, intensity changes, and flooding. It also emphasizes the use of innovative observation technologies and social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Additionally, the bill requires an annual report to be submitted to specific Congressional committees through 2029. This report must include details on mission requirements, workforce management, and the status of hurricane technology.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill directs funds toward research in meteorological and social sciences to improve hurricane forecasting.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6
Enhanced hurricane forecasting and warning systems directly improve preparedness and response capabilities for disasters.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Improved hurricane forecasting helps mitigate the environmental and property impacts of extreme weather events.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Loss of Life or Property: The program's primary goal is to develop more accurate forecasts and warnings to protect people and their assets from hurricanes (Section 2, subsection b).
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Improved Understanding of Storm Hazards: The bill focuses on improving the prediction and communication of rapid intensity changes, projected paths, and flooding impacts like storm surges and inland flooding (Section 2, subsection b, paragraphs 1 and 2).
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Better Communication of Risks: By incorporating social, behavioral, and economic sciences, the program aims to better inform the public and their response to help prevent loss of life (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 3; Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2).
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Technological Advancement in Forecasting: The bill encourages the use of innovative observations, such as new sensor technologies, uncrewed systems, and instruments on commercial aircraft and satellites, to improve weather data (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 4).
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Enhanced Modeling Capabilities: The act directs the expansion of computational resources, like cloud computing, to support higher resolution operational modeling of hurricanes (Section 2, subsection d, paragraph 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Billionaires+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 2/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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