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National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
5/11/2023, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7361
Bill 117 hr 7361, also known as the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, aims to enhance the communication capabilities of the National Weather Service (NWS) in order to better inform and protect the public during severe weather events.
The bill includes provisions to modernize the NWS's communication infrastructure, such as upgrading weather forecasting equipment and technology, improving the dissemination of weather alerts and warnings, and enhancing coordination with local emergency management agencies.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of weather-related risks and preparedness measures through educational outreach programs and partnerships with media outlets. Overall, the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act is designed to strengthen the NWS's ability to provide timely and accurate weather information to the public, ultimately helping to save lives and protect property during extreme weather events.
The bill includes provisions to modernize the NWS's communication infrastructure, such as upgrading weather forecasting equipment and technology, improving the dissemination of weather alerts and warnings, and enhancing coordination with local emergency management agencies.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of weather-related risks and preparedness measures through educational outreach programs and partnerships with media outlets. Overall, the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act is designed to strengthen the NWS's ability to provide timely and accurate weather information to the public, ultimately helping to save lives and protect property during extreme weather events.
Congressional Summary of HR 7361
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
This bill directs the National Weather Service (NWS) to improve the instant messaging service used by NWS personnel by implementing a commercial, off-the-shelf communications solution hosted on the public cloud to serve as a replacement for the communications system in use, commonly referred to as NWSChat.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7361
Bill HR 7361 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 7361 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2022. Bill HR 7361's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7361
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7361
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Atmospheric science and weather
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7361
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
To upgrade the communications service used by the National Weather Service, and for other purposes.
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7361
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