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NWR Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2025 aims to significantly upgrade and expand the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards network. It mandates improving the reliability and coverage of existing systems, particularly in areas with poor cellular service, and acquiring new transmitters to reach rural and underserved communities , national parks, and recreation areas. Concurrently, the bill establishes a comprehensive modernization initiative to enhance the network's capabilities and resilience. This includes upgrading telecommunications infrastructure to internet protocol-based systems , accelerating software upgrades for more precise alerts, and developing options like satellite backup and commercial partnerships to ensure continuity during outages. The legislation also requires the Administrator to conduct an assessment within 12 months to evaluate current access to NOAA Weather Radio. This assessment will inform recommendations for maximizing accessibility, especially in remote areas, considering factors like third-party compatibility and central data aggregation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5324
NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1482
NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5324
    NWR Modernization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1482
    NWR Modernization Act of 2023


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

NWR Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2025 aims to significantly upgrade and expand the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards network. It mandates improving the reliability and coverage of existing systems, particularly in areas with poor cellular service, and acquiring new transmitters to reach rural and underserved communities , national parks, and recreation areas. Concurrently, the bill establishes a comprehensive modernization initiative to enhance the network's capabilities and resilience. This includes upgrading telecommunications infrastructure to internet protocol-based systems , accelerating software upgrades for more precise alerts, and developing options like satellite backup and commercial partnerships to ensure continuity during outages. The legislation also requires the Administrator to conduct an assessment within 12 months to evaluate current access to NOAA Weather Radio. This assessment will inform recommendations for maximizing accessibility, especially in remote areas, considering factors like third-party compatibility and central data aggregation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5324
NWR Modernization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1482
NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5324
    NWR Modernization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1482
    NWR Modernization Act of 2023


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted