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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

S. 1416: NWR Modernization Act of 2023

Passed SenateDec 18, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)May 3, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Dec 18, 2023
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, Dec 18, 2023

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) network. (NWR is a nationwide network of radio stations that broadcasts weather information 24-7 from the nearest National Weather Service office, including weather warnings, watches, and forecasts.)

Specifically, NOAA must update NWR to expand its coverage and support its reliability, particularly in rural and underserved communities, through timely repairs, additional equipment, software upgrades, alternative means of transmissions, and other system changes. NOAA must assess and report on access to the current system to identify potential improvements.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

60 points earned
  1. 1Maria Cantwell D-WA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed Senate4 events+56
  2. 2Ted Cruz R-TXCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Dec 18, 2023Passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
  2. May 3, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell.
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  1. Dec 22, 2023Received in the House.
  2. Dec 22, 2023Held at the desk.
  3. Dec 20, 2023Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Dec 19, 2023By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-141.
  5. Dec 18, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
  6. Dec 18, 2023Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6027-6028; text: CR S6028)
  7. Dec 4, 2023Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
  8. Dec 4, 2023Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
  9. May 10, 2023Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  10. May 3, 2023Introduced in Senate
  11. May 3, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.