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H.R. 5324 (117th)

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

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Introduced

22 September 2021

Last action

12 May 2022 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Stephanie Bice, Mikie Sherrill, Derek Kilmer, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Jake Ellzey, Jake LaTurner

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

17 December 2025

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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 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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Timeline

  1. 22 September 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 September 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 September 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 November 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 May 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 6 May 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.

    Source: Committee

  8. 6 May 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-308.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 May 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 May 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5324.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 May 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4729-4731)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 May 2022

    Floor

    Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 May 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 May 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 May 2022

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 May 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832)

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 May 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

11 May 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 397 · No 20 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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Documents

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