NWR Modernization Act of 2023
This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize its Weather Radio All Hazards network (NWR). It directs NOAA to upgrade existing systems to expand coverage - especially in rural, underserved, and National Park areas - while improving reliability and maintenance. Key provisions include transitioning from outdated copper infrastructure to more reliable telecom systems, enhancing software for county-level weather alerts, and developing backup plans for service outages. The modernization aims to ensure NWR remains a dependable emergency alert source for the public during weather events.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2023
Senate Passage
Dec 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced May 3, 2023
Last action Dec 22, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Dec 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
upper
Dec 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
upper
Dec 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
upper
Dec 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
upper
May 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
May 3, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
May 3, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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