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Coastal Fog Forecasts: More Observations and Better Warnings

Also known as: Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

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Key Points

  • Congress would require the Commerce Department’s oceans and weather office to run a project to improve coastal marine fog forecasts.
  • The project focuses on adding more real-world fog observations—like buoys, visibility sensors, ships, unmanned systems, and satellite tools—especially where fog hurts safety and local business.
  • It also aims to make fog computer models more accurate and cover more places, so forecasts and timing are more reliable for coastal waterways.
  • The bill calls for clearer fog advisories and better risk communication so boaters, ports, and the public can make safer decisions.
  • The agency would have to meet with public and private stakeholders and Indian tribes, and deliver a detailed project plan within 1 year of the law taking effect.
TransportationInfrastructureEnvironment

Milestones

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Oct 21, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.

Oct 21, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-86.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Apr 3, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

Bill NumberS 1278
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.

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