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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 22, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5324

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 11, 2022)

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2021

This bill provides for the expansion of, and upgrades to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards network (NWR).

NOAA shall expand coverage of NWR and ensure its reliability by

  • maintaining support for existing systems serving areas not covered by cellular service or having poor quality cellular service;
  • ensuring consistent maintenance of, and timely repairs to, broadcast transmitter site equipment and antennas; and
  • enhancing the ability to amplify Non-Weather Emergency Messages via NWR as necessary.

NOAA shall complete an assessment of access to NWR.

NOAA shall enhance NWR to ensure its capabilities and coverage remain valuable to the public. In carrying out such activities, NOAA must prioritize practices, capabilities, and technologies recommended by the assessment to maximize accessibility, particularly in remote and underserved areas of the country.

What just happenedMay 12, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5](R-OK)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. May 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. May 11, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 11, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 20 (Roll no. 151). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4729-4730)

  4. May 11, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 20 (Roll no. 151).

  5. May 11, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)

  6. May 10, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. May 10, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.

  8. May 10, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)

  9. May 10, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. May 6, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.

  11. May 6, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. May 6, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Nov 16, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Nov 16, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  16. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 11, 202253

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2021

This bill provides for the expansion of, and upgrades to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards network (NWR).

NOAA shall expand coverage of NWR and ensure its reliability by

  • maintaining support for existing systems serving areas not covered by cellular service or having poor quality cellular service;
  • ensuring consistent maintenance of, and timely repairs to, broadcast transmitter site equipment and antennas; and
  • enhancing the ability to amplify Non-Weather Emergency Messages via NWR as necessary.

NOAA shall complete an assessment of access to NWR.

NOAA shall enhance NWR to ensure its capabilities and coverage remain valuable to the public. In carrying out such activities, NOAA must prioritize practices, capabilities, and technologies recommended by the assessment to maximize accessibility, particularly in remote and underserved areas of the country.

Reported to HouseMay 6, 20227

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2021

This bill provides for the expansion of, and upgrades to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards network (NWR).

NOAA shall expand coverage of NWR and ensure its reliability by

  • maintaining support for existing systems serving areas not covered by cellular service or having poor quality cellular service;
  • ensuring consistent maintenance of, and timely repairs to, broadcast transmitter site equipment and antennas; and
  • enhancing the ability to amplify Non-Weather Emergency Messages via NWR as necessary.

NOAA shall complete an assessment of access to NWR.

NOAA shall enhance NWR to ensure its capabilities and coverage remain valuable to the public. In carrying out such activities, NOAA must prioritize practices, capabilities, and technologies recommended by the assessment to maximize accessibility, particularly in remote and underserved areas of the country.

Introduced in HouseSep 22, 2021

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2021

This bill provides for the expansion of, and upgrades to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards network (NWR).

NOAA shall expand coverage of NWR and ensure its reliability by

  • maintaining support for existing systems serving areas not covered by cellular service or having poor quality cellular service;
  • ensuring consistent maintenance of, and timely repairs to, broadcast towers and antennas; and
  • enhancing the ability to amplify Non-Weather Emergency Messages via NWR as necessary.

NOAA shall provide upgrades to NWR to ensure its capabilities and coverage remain valuable to the public. In carrying out specified objectives for the provision of such upgrades, NOAA must prioritize practices, capabilities, and technologies most capable of making real-time warning information and broadcasts available online.

NOAA shall complete an assessment of access to NWR.

NWR Modernization Act of 2021 — Informed