NWR Modernization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1416
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Computers and information technology
Emergency communications systems
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: 

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.

action_date: 2023-12-04
text: 

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.

action_date: 2023-12-18
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2023-12-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2023-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
action_date: 2023-12-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
action_date: 2023-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-05-10
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate