Coastal communities would get better storm forecasts with new ocean data funding.
This bill would set aside $56 million each year for five years to improve how we observe our coasts and oceans. It would also make sure regional groups get a guaranteed share of this money to help predict storms and manage coastal areas. This means better information for people living and working along the coast.
Today, the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System operates with funding authorized by a 2009 law. It is overseen by a body called the "Council," and there are no specific mandates for how much money regional systems receive. This bill would reauthorize the system's funding at $56,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It would rename the oversight body to the "Ocean Policy Committee." It would also expand the system's scope to include weather observations and cyber infrastructure. Additionally, it would mandate that at least 7.5 percent of appropriated funds go to existing regional coastal observing systems.
S 2126 · 119th Congress · June 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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