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5324
2023-05-11T15:45:45Z
2023-05-11T15:45:45Z
House
HR
2021-09-22
117
[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 164 (Wednesday, September 22, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma:H.R. 5324.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8.[Page H5091]
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate
Standing
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2022-05-12T18:51:41Z
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House
Standing
  - Reported by
2022-05-06T14:17:41Z
  - Markup by
2021-11-16T16:56:33Z
  - Referred to
2021-09-22T14:01:40Z
H. Rept. 117-308
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
- 2022-05-11
15:56:56
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38310
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House floor actions
- 2022-05-11
15:56:55
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). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4729-4730)
Floor
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2022-05-11T19:56:55Z
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15:56:55
Passed/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).
Floor
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Library of Congress
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2022-05-11T19:56:55Z
2
- 2022-05-11
15:43:49
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)
Floor
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- 2022-05-10
14:48:56
At 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.
Floor
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- 2022-05-10
14:35:16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.
Floor
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- 2022-05-10
14:35:03
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)
Floor
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- 2022-05-10
14:34:50
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
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- 2022-05-06
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
Calendars
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U00228
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
Committee
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- 2022-05-06
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.
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Library of Congress
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- 2021-11-16
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
- 2021-11-16
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
- 2021-09-22
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
IntroReferral
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- 2021-09-22
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
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Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Stephanie
Bice
R
OK
I.
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Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Mikie
Sherrill
D
NJ
11
2021-09-22
True
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Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Derek
Kilmer
D
WA
6
2021-11-02
False
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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Suzanne
Bonamici
D
OR
1
2022-05-03
False
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Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Jake
Ellzey
R
TX
6
2022-05-03
False
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Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Jake
LaTurner
R
KS
2
2022-05-03
False
- 2022-05-05T17:59:00Z

H.R. 5324, NWR Modernization Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58084
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on November 16, 2021
Science, Technology, Communications
- 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
Science, Technology, Communications
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2021-09-22
Introduced in House
2022-03-27T21:25:47Z
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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2022-05-06
Reported to House
2022-05-11T16:59:19Z
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.
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2022-05-11
Passed House
2022-05-16T18:25:42Z
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.

NWR Modernization Act of 2021
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NWR Modernization Act of 2021
- Official Title as Introduced

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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NWR Modernization Act of 2021
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Engrossed in House
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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021
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NWR Modernization Act of 2021
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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021
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House
Reported in House
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- Short Title(s) as Introduced

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2021
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Introduced

NWR Modernization Act of 2021
Introduced in House
IH
- Referred in Senate
2022-05-12T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5324rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr5324rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2022-05-11T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5324eh/xml/BILLS-117hr5324eh.xml
- Reported in House
2022-05-06T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5324rh/xml/BILLS-117hr5324rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2021-09-22T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5324ih/xml/BILLS-117hr5324ih.xml
2022-05-12
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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