Bills · S 2583
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2583Science, Technology, Communications
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable and timely weather warnings are crucial for public safety and can save lives, especially as extreme weather events become more frequent. If this bill becomes law, more Americans, particularly those in vulnerable or underserved areas, will have access to critical hazard information even when other communication systems fail. This means people could receive warnings about tornadoes, floods, or other emergencies faster and with more accuracy for their specific location, allowing them more time to prepare or seek shelter.
Without this bill, the NOAA Weather Radio system might continue to age, leading to potential gaps in coverage, less precise warnings, and increased vulnerability to outages during major disasters. This could leave communities, particularly those in rural or remote regions, more exposed to the dangers of severe weather. Modernizing this system ensures that a fundamental public safety infrastructure keeps pace with technological advancements and evolving weather patterns.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain and expand a nationwide, 24/7, resilient NOAA Weather Radio network.
This ensures the core warning system is consistently available and can withstand emergencies like power or cell service loss, serving as a reliable backup.
PROVISION 02
Mandates modernization and expansion of NOAA Weather Radio coverage to underserved areas, including those without mobile broadband or state/local warning systems, and federal lands.
This provision aims to close gaps in warning coverage, ensuring critical alerts reach communities and individuals who currently lack reliable access to such information.
PROVISION 03
Directs the implementation of geographically specific warnings, partial county notifications, and an upgrade of telecommunications infrastructure.
More precise warnings reduce false alarms for unaffected areas and provide more actionable information for those directly in harm's way, improving response efficiency.
PROVISION 04
Requires an assessment of NOAA Weather Radio access within one year, including recommendations on management, stakeholder input, redundancy, and resilience to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events.
This assessment provides a roadmap for future improvements, ensuring the system evolves to meet current needs and withstand future threats, including cyber and physical attacks.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
133
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2583
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2583Science, Technology, Communications
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
5
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