The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has expressed support for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation following its passage of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3923). The legislation aims to enhance weather modeling, improve data collection, and advance the use of forecasting information for multiple hazards.
Sam Whitfield, APCIA’s senior vice president of federal government relations and political engagement, stated: “APCIA applauds the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for passing the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026. By strengthening weather modeling, advancing data collection, and improving use of forecasting information across multiple hazards, this legislation will help communities, businesses, and insurers better anticipate risk, protect lives and property, and reduce costly losses before disasters strike. This is a critical bipartisan step that strengthens our nation’s weather research and forecasting capabilities and helps ensure communities, businesses, and emergency responders have the timely accurate information they need to stay safe. APCIA will continue working with policymakers to strengthen forecasting tools that protect lives, property, and economic stability.”
APCIA is recognized as a leading national trade association representing home, auto, and business insurers in the United States. The organization supports private competition in insurance markets for both consumers and insurers. Its members include companies of various sizes from different regions who work to protect families, communities, and businesses both domestically and internationally.
David A. Sampson is noted as a prominent leader associated with APCIA according to its official website. He has served as chief executive officer at APCIA. The association advances the property casualty insurance sector through advocacy efforts at state, federal, and international levels (source). In addition to policy support activities (source), APCIA provides compliance resources as well as legislative updates for industry professionals (source).
