NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5324
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Computers and information technology
Emergency communications systems
Internet, web applications, social media
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-05-06
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-05-11
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: 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).
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House