NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Weather Radio: Modernizing Emergency Alerts
Legislative Progress
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
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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
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