NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2026
What it does
The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act would amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to expand and modernize NOAA’s nationwide weather radio network, ensuring 24/7 broadcasts of weather and hazard information, resilience during emergencies, and improved coverage in underserved areas. The bill mandates upgrades to infrastructure, integration with emergency alert systems like IPAWS, research into geographically specific warnings, and prioritization of areas lacking broadband, cellular, or emergency warning systems. It authorizes $20 million annually from 2026 to 2031 for operations and $100…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.