United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

S 2583 — NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes and modernizes the NOAA Weather Radio system, adding specific provisions for improvements, coverage, and maintenance.

  • 15 U.S.C. 8501

    TITLE VII--NOAA WEATHER RADIO SEC. 701. NOAA WEATHER RADIO. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary shall establish or maintain a nationwide weather radio network, to be known as 'NOAA Weather Radio', that-- (1) broadcasts weather information, including emergency weather watches, warnings, and other hazard information; (2) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and (3) is resilient to emergency hazards, such as loss of power and cellular service.

    Adds a new title establishing the NOAA Weather Radio system with specific operational requirements.

  • 15 U.S.C. 8501

    (b) Coverage and Reliability.--The Under Secretary shall ensure the reliability of NOAA Weather Radio by-- (1) maintaining support for existing systems, especially those serving areas not covered by or having poor quality cellular service; and (2) ensuring consistent maintenance and operations monitoring, with timely repairs to broadcast transmitter site equipment and antennas.

    Requires maintenance and reliability for the NOAA Weather Radio system.

  • 15 U.S.C. 8501

    (c) Modernization Initiative.--(1) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Under Secretary shall expand the coverage of and modernize NOAA Weather Radio to ensure it remains valuable to the public, including by--

    Introduces a modernization initiative for the NOAA Weather Radio system.

  • 15 U.S.C. 8546

    Section 407 → 2) Weather Ready All Hazards Award Program.--Section 407 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8546) is--(1) transferred to title VII of that Act, as added by subsection (a);(2) inserted after section 701 of that Act, as added by subsection (a); and(3) redesignated as section 702.

    Transfers and redesignates the Weather Ready All Hazards Award Program within the new NOAA Weather Radio title.

  • 15 U.S.C. 8541

    SEC. 415. CLASSIFICATION OF AND STAFFING PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROTECTION FROM HIRING FREEZES. (a) Classification of Certain Employees.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall categorize each position in the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration specified in paragraph (2) as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification System.

    Adds a new requirement for classification and staffing plans for NOAA employees.

  • 42 U.S.C. 4004

    SEC. 3. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR WEATHER WARNING SYSTEMS IN FLASH FLOOD ZONES. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall develop standards for flash flood emergency alert systems within the 100-year floodplain.

    Establishes a new requirement for developing standards for emergency alert systems in flood zones.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2583?
S 2583 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican), Cantwell, Maria (Democratic), Sullivan, Dan (Republican), Schatz, Brian (Democratic), Moran, Jerry (Republican), and Peters, Gary C. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2583?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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