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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill would require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog in order to enhance vessel safety and reduce the economic impacts of fog events. The project would focus on increasing marine-based observations using buoys, meteorological stations, vessels, unmanned systems, and satellite imagery; improving the geographic coverage and accuracy of fog modeling; and enhancing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's communication of fog advisories to the public. The bill requires the Under Secretary to engage with public and private stakeholders and Indian tribes during the planning and implementation of the project, and to develop a comprehensive project plan within one year that details specific research activities, technology development, resources, and timelines.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX)
3 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Brian Babin’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- JEFFERSON COUNTY $13,700
- NULL $12,100
- TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. $9,900
- HOUSEWIFE $9,600
- TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC. $9,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Brian Babin → · Outside spending →
Actions (4)
- Jun 11, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0. · house
- Jun 11, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Jun 4, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. · house
- Jun 4, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 4, 2025
Mr. Babin (for himself and Ms. Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
A BILL
To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act”.
SEC. 2. PROJECT TO IMPROVE FORECASTS OF COASTAL MARINE FOG.
(a) In General.—The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog.
(b) Goal.—The goal of the project required under subsection (a) is to enhance vessel safety and reduce the economic impact of coastal marine fog events, with a focus on—
(1) increasing the number of marine-based observations through additional Federal platforms and commercially acquired observations in locations where impacts from marine fog and reduced visibility have major safety and economic impacts, including through the use of—
(A) buoys;
(B) meteorological stations measuring visibility, temperature, dewpoint, and wind speed and direction as a stand-alone or co-located with water level sensors, such as those that are part of the physical oceanographic observation system program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
(C) stationary platforms or drifting instruments;
(D) vessels;
(E) unmanned systems;
(F) remote sensing technologies, including rapid refresh hyperspectral satellite imagery; and
(G) advanced algorithms that extract actionable information from observational data, including early detection and regular monitoring of marine fog;
(2) advancing geographic coverage, resolution, skill, and accuracy of marine fog modeling, including, when feasible, additional locations and advancements in marine channel forecast capability;
(3) improving communication of marine fog advisories by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
(4) communicating risks posed by hazardous marine fog events in a way that maximizes informed decision making by the public; and
(5) providing decision support services based on environmental information that is actionable to the recipient of a marine fog advisory.
(c) Stakeholder Engagement.—In implementing the project required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall meet with public and private stakeholders regarding the planning, development, and implementation of the project.
(d) Tribal Engagement.—The Under Secretary shall meet with Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) regarding the planning, development, and implementation of the project required under subsection (a).
(e) Project Plan.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall develop a plan for the project required under subsection (a) that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve the goal set forth under subsection (b). <all>
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