Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
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Summary
Improving coastal marine fog forecasts to boost vessel safety and cut economic disruption. This bill would direct NOAA to run a focused project that expands observations, upgrades modeling, and improves warnings and decision support around coastal marine fog.
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- Vessel operators and the maritime industry: Would add marine-based observations like buoys, meteorological stations, vessels, unmanned systems, and rapid-refresh hyperspectral satellite imagery to detect and monitor fog, aiming to enhance safety and reduce economic impacts.
- NOAA and researchers: Would fund work to advance geographic coverage, forecast resolution, and model skill for marine fog and require a project plan within one year detailing research, technology transfer, resources, and timelines.
- Coastal communities, ports, and the public: Would improve how NOAA issues fog advisories and communicates risks, and would provide actionable decision support to help people and businesses make safer choices.
- Tribal governments and stakeholders: Requires consultation with public and private stakeholders and Indian tribes during planning, development, and implementation.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Better coastal fog forecasts for mariners
If enacted, NOAA would run a project to improve coastal marine fog forecasts. The goal would be safer ship travel and less economic harm from fog. NOAA would add observations from buoys, weather stations, ships, unmanned systems, and satellites. The project would improve fog models, NOAA advisories, risk communication, and provide actionable decision support. The Under Secretary would write a project plan within one year and meet with public, private, and Tribal stakeholders while planning and carrying out the project.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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