Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to run a project that improves forecasts of coastal marine fog to help protect vessel safety and limit economic losses.

Official title: Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 03-APR-2025

Referred 03-APR-2025

Approved by committee 30-APR-2025

Reported 21-OCT-2025

On the calendar 21-OCT-2025

Key points

Directs the NOAA Under Secretary to expand marine observations using buoys, stations, vessels, unmanned systems, and satellite imagery in areas where fog causes major safety and economic harm
Calls for better fog modeling, clearer NOAA fog advisories, and decision support services tied to the information recipients need
Requires consultation with public and private stakeholders and Indian tribes, and a project plan due within one year of enactment

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Ted Cruz (R-TX) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Democrat