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S 1416 118th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Computers and information technology Emergency communications systems Infrastructure development

NWR Modernization Act of 2023

Introduced: May 3, 2023 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 22, 2023
Held at the desk.
Dec 22, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2023
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
Dec 18, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
Dec 18, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
Dec 4, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
Dec 4, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
May 10, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2023

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) network. (NWR is a nationwide network of radio stations that broadcasts weather information 24-7 from the nearest National Weather Service office, including weather warnings, watches, and forecasts.)

Specifically, NOAA must update NWR to expand its coverage and support its reliability, particularly in rural and underserved communities, through timely repairs, additional equipment, software upgrades, alternative means of transmissions, and other system changes. NOAA must assess and report on access to the current system to identify potential improvements.

What's happening now December 22, 2023

Held at the desk.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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