What does Preamble of S 3919 do?

This bill amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. The amendment concerns the hurricane forecast improvement program. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not explicitly detailed in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3919 do?

This bill is formally titled the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act.

What does HURRICANE FORECAST IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. of S 3919 do?

This section amends Section 104 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to establish a Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program. The program, led by the Under Secretary, aims to improve hurricane forecasting, predictions, and warnings in collaboration with the weather industry and academic partners. A key goal is to reduce loss of life or property related to hurricanes by improving the understanding and communication of hurricane characteristics, including rapid intensity changes and projected paths. The program focuses on improving forecasts of inland flooding, compound flooding, and storm surges. It emphasizes incorporating social, behavioral, risk, communication, and economic sciences to inform hurricane response. The Under Secretary will award grants for research related to hurricane forecasting, including strategies outlined in the 2019 NOAA report. The program requires the Under Secretary to conduct research and transition it to operations, develop probabilistic weather forecast guidance, and expand computational resources. The Under Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress, detailing missed mission requirements, workforce management plans, and the status of hurricane technology under research and development.

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Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act — S. 3919

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Ted Budd (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program to enhance hurricane forecasting, predictions, and warnings through research and collaboration with industry and academic partners.
The program will focus on improving forecasts of inland flooding, compound flooding, and storm surges, and will incorporate social and economic sciences to inform hurricane response.
The Under Secretary will award grants for hurricane forecasting research and submit annual reports to Congress detailing program progress and needs.

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