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H.R. 5324: NWR Modernization Act of 2021

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H.R. 5324: NWR Modernization Act of 2021

117th Congress · introduced 2021-09-22 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-09-22 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 151 (2022): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR5324 (2022-05-11), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Plain summary

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.

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Official text

NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · 5 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 5324, NWR Modernization Act of 2021 (2022-05-05)

Cosponsors on this site

Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jake Ellzey (R-TX)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] reported raising $2.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong117-hr5324 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117