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Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2437| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill reauthorizes the existing Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, updating its focus to emphasize the development and deployment of technologies that integrate snowpack measuring and modeling . It expands the list of specific technologies to be utilized, now including imaging spectroscopy , machine learning , and integrated snowpack and hydrologic modeling , to enhance data collection and analysis. The legislation also removes a previous reporting requirement and encourages collaboration with agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reauthorized program will concentrate on activities that improve snow and water supply forecasting results, making them more responsive to evolving weather and watershed conditions. It prioritizes efforts in river basins where forecasting can inform multi-water user, multi-basin, or multi-State water management decisions , including interstate agreements. Furthermore, the bill mandates building the capacity of program partners to implement and adapt to these new measurement and forecasting capabilities. Finally, it reauthorizes appropriations for the program at $6,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3857
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3857
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.


  • March 17, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Water Resources Development

Advanced technology and technological innovationsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyWater resources fundingWater use and supply

Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2437| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This bill reauthorizes the existing Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, updating its focus to emphasize the development and deployment of technologies that integrate snowpack measuring and modeling . It expands the list of specific technologies to be utilized, now including imaging spectroscopy , machine learning , and integrated snowpack and hydrologic modeling , to enhance data collection and analysis. The legislation also removes a previous reporting requirement and encourages collaboration with agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reauthorized program will concentrate on activities that improve snow and water supply forecasting results, making them more responsive to evolving weather and watershed conditions. It prioritizes efforts in river basins where forecasting can inform multi-water user, multi-basin, or multi-State water management decisions , including interstate agreements. Furthermore, the bill mandates building the capacity of program partners to implement and adapt to these new measurement and forecasting capabilities. Finally, it reauthorizes appropriations for the program at $6,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3857
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3857
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.


  • March 17, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyWater resources fundingWater use and supply