H.R. 5324 · 117th Congress

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced on Sep 22, 2021 by Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK-5). 5 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Latest action (May 12, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Sep 22, 2021
Cosponsors
5
3 from the other party
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To provide guidance for and investment in the upgrade and modernization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards network, and for other purposes.

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

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, May 11, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Stephanie I. BiceR-OK-5Sponsor

Democrats · 3

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    May 11, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 397–20

History

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  1. Sep 22, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Sep 22, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Sep 22, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  4. Nov 16, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Nov 16, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  6. May 6, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
  7. May 6, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
  8. May 6, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
  9. May 10, 2022 · HouseMs. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. May 10, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)
  11. May 10, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.
  12. May 10, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  13. May 11, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)
  14. May 11, 2022Passed/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).House · Roll call 151
  15. May 11, 2022 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 151
  16. May 11, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. May 12, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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