Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to run a project that improves forecasts of fog over coastal waters, aimed at vessel safety and reducing the economic costs of fog events.

Official title: Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

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Introduced 04-JUN-2025

Referred 04-JUN-2025

Approved by committee 11-JUN-2025

Key points

Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a project to improve coastal marine fog forecasts.
Expands marine observations using buoys, vessels, stationary platforms, unmanned systems, and satellite imagery, and improves fog modeling and advisories.
Requires the Under Secretary to consult public, private, and tribal stakeholders and to develop a project plan within one year of enactment.

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Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Brian Babin (R-TX) Cosponsors · 3

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3 Democrats

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