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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide guidance for and investment in the upgrade and modernization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards network, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2023, aims to provide guidance and investment for upgrading and modernizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards network. The key provisions include: expanding the coverage and reliability of the NOAA Weather Radio, enhancing the ability to transmit Non-Weather Emergency Messages, upgrading the telecommunications infrastructure to transition broadcasts to internet protocol-based communications, accelerating software upgrades to implement partial county notifications and alerts, developing options for continuity in the event of Weather Forecast Office outages, and researching alternative transmission methods. The bill also requires the NOAA Administrator to complete an assessment of access to the NOAA Weather Radio and provide recommendations to promote consistent, efficient, and compatible access, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Stephanie Bice (R)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Jeff Jackson (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Max Miller (R),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40. (on 05/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1482/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1482/BILLS-118hr1482rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1482/BILLS-118hr1482ih.pdf |
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