Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 12, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jul 12, 2023
Science
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a plan to replace the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system of the National Weather Service by September 30, 2040. The plan must incorporate certain elements, including estimates of improvements to coverage and accuracy and the potential use of commercial radars. The bill also authorizes the National Weather Service to contract with third parties to fill gaps in radar coverage so as to better detect significant weather events over a larger area.
Timeline · 2 actions
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.