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HR 5324 117th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Atmospheric science and weather Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Computers and information technology Emergency communications systems Internet, web applications, social media

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced: September 22, 2021 Introduced by: Bice, Stephanie I. Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 11, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)
May 11, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 11, 2022
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)
May 11, 2022
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).
May 10, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.
May 10, 2022
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.
May 10, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)
May 10, 2022
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 6, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
May 6, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
Nov 16, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 16, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 11, 2022 House · vote #151 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 397–20 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now May 12, 2022

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1