H.R. 5324 — 117th Congress
NWR Modernization Act of 2021
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May 12, 2022Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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As of May 11, 2022Passed House
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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 11, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 397: 213 D · 184 R
Nay — 20: 16 R · 4 D
Not Voting — 11: 8 R · 3 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Ami Bera | CA |
| Jackie Speier | CA |
| Marilyn Strickland | WA |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | AR |
| J. French Hill | AR |
| Mike Bost | IL |
| Billy Long | MO |
| Ted Budd | NC |
| Frank D. Lucas | OK |
| Pat Fallon | TX |
| David B. McKinley | WV |
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