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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

3/30/2026, 4:46 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7813

The bill titled "To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017" introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7813 on March 5, 2026, aims to mandate the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to enhance and update the weather radio system operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Current Status of Bill HR 7813

Bill HR 7813 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7813 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026.  Bill HR 7813's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of March 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7813

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7813

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Atmospheric science and weather
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Emergency communications systems
- Employment and training programs
- News media and reporting
- Public-private cooperation
- Spacecraft and satellites
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7813

To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to expand and modernize the weather radio system of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
To amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to expand and modernize the weather radio system of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kyson Lutz profile image

Kyson Lutz

738

1 month ago

This bill is so dumb, why do we need to waste money on updating some stupid weather radio system? It's not like anyone even listens to those things anymore. This is just a waste of taxpayer dollars that could be better spent on things that actually matter. I don't see how this is going to benefit anyone, it's just a pointless expense. Overall, I think this bill is a waste of time and resources.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7813

Brian Babin
Brian Babin
TexasRepublican
Eric Sorensen
Eric Sorensen
IllinoisDemocrat
Mike Flood
Mike Flood
NebraskaRepublican
Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
OklahomaRepublican
Gabe Amo
Gabe Amo
Rhode IslandDemocrat

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