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117th Congress > House > Vote 598
Clerk session vote number: 151
Sponsor: BICE, Stephanie I. (R-OK)
Description: NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Bill 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 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.
Bill titles: 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.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.
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