NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

# NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act would update and improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather radio system. Weather radios are devices that alert the public to severe weather warnings like tornadoes, hurricanes, and flash floods. This bill would modernize the aging network of transmitters and equipment that broadcast these life-saving alerts across the country. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects the general public who rely on weather radio alerts for emergency warnings, as well as NOAA and other government agencies responsible for weather forecasting and emergency communications.

While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, modernization bills of this type typically address infrastructure upgrades, improved signal coverage, technology updates, and funding mechanisms to ensure the system can better serve communities in an increasingly connected world. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7813 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Brian Babin (R-TX).