Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on research and development to improve weather models in the United States. This collaboration would involve using advanced computing techniques, such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, to create more accurate and detailed weather predictions.
The bill aims to involve various entities, including federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, and non-profit organizations, in this research through a competitive, merit-reviewed process. It also proposes establishing up to three "centers of excellence" at national laboratories to advance weather model development. The initiative would include support for workforce training in weather and climate computing.
As of February 12, 2026, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
12 Feb 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3854 do?
- This bill, the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on research and development to improve weather models in the United States. This collaboration would involve using advanced computing techniques, such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, to create more accurate and detailed weather predictions. The bill aims to involve various entities, including federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, and non-profit organizations, in this research through a competitive, merit-reviewed process. It also proposes establishing up to three "centers of excellence" at national laboratories to advance weather model development. The initiative would include support for workforce training in weather and climate computing. As of February 12, 2026, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has S. 3854 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3854. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3854?
- S. 3854 was sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3854?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (12 Feb 2026).
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