HR 1115 · in committee · significant
Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act
- technology
What this bill does
- NOAA must create a plan to replace the weather radar system by September 30, 2040.
- The National Weather Service and Americans relying on weather forecasts are affected.
- The plan will evaluate commercial radar use and authorize contracts to fill coverage gaps.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would replacing the current weather radar system by 2040 improve forecast accuracy in underserved rural areas compared to the existing network?
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What role should commercial weather radar companies play in filling coverage gaps, and how would NOAA ensure data quality and public access?
- 03
What are the estimated costs of this radar system replacement, and how would they compare to maintaining and upgrading the current infrastructure?
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Sponsor · R-AR-1
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
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Introduced 2025-02-07
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Legislative timeline
2025-02-07 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2025-02-07 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-02-07 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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