Congress·In Progress·H.R. 7813

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

Weather Radio: Modernizing Emergency Alerts

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: U.S. Proposes Major Overhaul of Weather Radar and Disaster Warning Systems

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Key Points

This plan updates the national weather radio system to make sure it works even when power or cell phone towers go down. It moves the system toward modern internet and satellite technology so alerts are faster and more reliable during emergencies.
The bill focuses on helping people in "dead zones" who do not have good cell service or high-speed internet. It would add new radio towers in rural areas, national parks, and places at high risk for sudden disasters like tornadoes or flash floods.
It provides $20 million a year for regular operations through 2031 and a one-time payment of $100 million to jumpstart the upgrades. This money will help fix old equipment and replace aging copper wires with modern digital connections.
The policy also helps the National Weather Service hire experts like meteorologists and technicians more quickly. By labeling these jobs as "protective services," the agency can fill empty positions faster to keep the warning systems running 24 hours a day.

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Milestones

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Mar 18, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 18, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 5, 2026House

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

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

Bill NumberHR 7813

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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D: 2R: 2

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