HR 3857 · Passed House · 06-10-26
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025
What does the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?
HR 3857 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). Renews and updates the federal Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through 2031, shifting its focus toward advanced snowpack measurement and modeling technologies. Reauthorizes the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program for fiscal years 2027-2031 and refocuses it on integrated snowpack measurement and modeling.
Did HR 3857 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 3857 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on December 10, 2025
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Program Reauthorization
- Reauthorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027-2031
- Replaces the prior aggregate fiscal year 2022-2026 authorization
- Technology Focus
- Emphasis on integrated snowpack measurement and modeling
- Names airborne laser altimetry and imaging spectroscopy
- Removes a prior interim report requirement
Last updated June 15, 2026