S. 1416 · 118th Congress
NWR Modernization Act of 2023
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- Senate Introduced May 3, 2023
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2023
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023 or the NWR Modernization Act of 2023
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 18, 2023
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Also known as: NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023
Latest action (Dec 22, 2023): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 3, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced May 3, 2023
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2023
No recorded floor vote found.