H.R. 5324NWR Modernization Act of 2021

1 recorded action234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Stephanie I. Bice [R-OK-05]
Cosponsors: 5 · 3 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: May 12, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedSep 22, 2021
Passed the HouseMay 11, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 5324 as passed House on May 11, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 151

House May 11, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

397 Yea 20 Nay 11 not voting

Crossed both parties 20 of 417 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats, 16 Republicans.

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All members428 members

Democratic220 members

Republican208 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 3 Democrats · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 5324 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DMikie Sherrill [D-NJ-11]Original

DDerek Kilmer [D-WA-06]Joined Nov 2, 2021

DSuzanne Bonamici [D-OR-01]Joined May 3, 20222026 profile

RJake Ellzey [R-TX-06]Joined May 3, 20222026 profile

RJake LaTurner [R-KS-02]Joined May 3, 2022

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