
NWR Modernization Act of 2021
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK)
Latest Action (2022-05-12): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Computers and information technology, Emergency communications systems, Internet, web applications, social media
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How members voted on HR5324. 295 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Banks (R-Indiana) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ed Case (D-Hawaii) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Costa (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kathy Castor (D-Florida) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| André Carson (D-Indiana) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Judy Chu (D-California) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) | 2022-05-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
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HR5324 is the NWR Modernization Act of 2021, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK). 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.
HR5324 was sponsored by Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2022-05-12, HR5324 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation..
HR5324 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2022-05-11 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).
HR5324 is categorized under "Science, Technology, Communications." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-science-technology-communications/.
Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.