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S. 1414, National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act (CBO Report for Congress)

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Congress 118th
Date Requested May 10, 2023
Requested By House Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Date Sent Nov. 21, 2023
Description:
S. 1414 would require the National Weather Service (NWS) to replace its current instant messaging system with an updated, cloud-based system. The NWS uses instant messages to share critical warning decisions and other types of significant weather information with public safety officials, emergency personnel, and the media. In 2022, NWS started to replace the instant messaging system and allocated $3 million in 2023 to continue those activities.

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