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Yes: 397 • No: 20
117-hr-5324117th Congress
NWR Modernization Act of 2021
Sponsored By: Representative Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
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Summary
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.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
NJ • D
Sponsored 9/22/2021
Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
WA • D
Sponsored 11/2/2021
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 5/3/2022
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/3/2022
Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
KS • R
Sponsored 5/3/2022
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/11/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 397 • No: 20