HR. 1115In Committee
Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
Requires NOAA to plan replacement of the National Weather Service NEXRAD weather radar system by 2040 and allow contracting to close radar coverage gaps
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires NOAA to plan replacement of the National Weather Service NEXRAD weather radar system by 2040 and allow contracting to close radar coverage gaps
Key points
- Require NEXRAD replacement plan
- Authorize third party radar contracts
- Assess radar coverage improvements
- Review commercial radar use
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-07 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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