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Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-4575| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a plan to replace the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system of the National Weather Service by September 30, 2040. The plan must incorporate certain elements, including estimates of improvements to coverage and accuracy and the potential use of commercial radars. The bill also authorizes the National Weather Service to contract with third parties to fill gaps in radar coverage so as to better detect significant weather events over a larger area.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023

Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-4575| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a plan to replace the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system of the National Weather Service by September 30, 2040. The plan must incorporate certain elements, including estimates of improvements to coverage and accuracy and the potential use of commercial radars. The bill also authorizes the National Weather Service to contract with third parties to fill gaps in radar coverage so as to better detect significant weather events over a larger area.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6093: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted