NWR Modernization Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 12/22/2023
Actions
- 2023-12-22Held at the desk.
- 2023-12-22Received in the House.
- 2023-12-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2023-12-19By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
- 2023-12-19By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
- 2023-12-18Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
- 2023-12-18Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
- 2023-12-04Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
- 2023-12-04Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
- 2023-12-04Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
- 2023-05-10Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2023-05-03Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2023-05-03Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-12-18 (55)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Subjects
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Computers and information technology
- Emergency communications systems
- Infrastructure development
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