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S. 1378, the TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act, would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize U.S. weather forecasting using artificial intelligence technology. The bill would authorize NOAA to develop comprehensive datasets for training AI weather models, create global and regional AI-based forecasting systems, and improve how weather and wildfire risk information is communicated to the public. It would also enable NOAA to partner with private companies, universities, and other organizations to accelerate innovation in weather prediction.
If enacted, the bill would provide substantial funding—$105 million for fiscal year 2026 and $25 million annually through 2030—to support these AI weather forecasting initiatives. The legislation aims to improve forecast accuracy and timeliness, which could help farmers plan crops more effectively, allow transportation systems to operate more safely, and enable emergency services to respond more efficiently to extreme weather events and wildfires. The bill also includes safeguards to protect national security and intellectual property while making AI weather models and related data publicly available.
The bill has passed committee review and is now eligible for a floor vote in the Senate. It would not impose new regulations on individuals or businesses, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates implementation costs of $188 million over the 2025-2030 period.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened on April 30, 2025, for a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills addressed diverse policy areas under the committee's jurisdiction, including transportation, communications, commerce, and science. Notable measures included S. 29, the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; S. 191 on commercial driver's license testing requirements; S. 196 on online ticket sales consumer protections; and S. 1081, the Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act requiring NASA to submit reports to Congress. The committee also considered bills addressing foreign ownership in telecommunications, earthquake hazards reduction, human rights abuses including those against Uyghurs, fishing regulations, disaster communications, and weather forecasting improvements, among others. The committee also considered the nominations of Olivia Trusty of Maryland to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman of Pennsylvania to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with routine Coast Guard nominations. No witnesses were listed for this business meeting, which was a procedural session focused on advancing bills and nominations for further consideration. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with testimony, this session represents a step in the legislative process but does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance to a floor vote. The committee's action would typically move these measures to the next stage of consideration, whether through markup sessions, floor debate, or other procedural steps.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-88.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-88.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened on April 30, 2025, for a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills addressed diverse policy areas under the committee's jurisdiction, including transportation, communications, commerce, and science. Notable measures included S. 29, the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; S. 191 on commercial driver's license testing requirements; S. 196 on online ticket sales consumer protections; and S. 1081, the Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act requiring NASA to submit reports to Congress. The committee also considered bills addressing foreign ownership in telecommunications, earthquake hazards reduction, human rights abuses including those against Uyghurs, fishing regulations, disaster communications, and weather forecasting improvements, among others. The committee also considered the nominations of Olivia Trusty of Maryland to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman of Pennsylvania to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with routine Coast Guard nominations. No witnesses were listed for this business meeting, which was a procedural session focused on advancing bills and nominations for further consideration. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with testimony, this session represents a step in the legislative process but does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance to a floor vote. The committee's action would typically move these measures to the next stage of consideration, whether through markup sessions, floor debate, or other procedural steps.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-88.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-88.
Oct 21, 2025
