What is the current status of HR 2296?

HR 2296 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 2296?

HR 2296 was sponsored by Randy Feenstra (R), Rep.

IntroducedMarch 24, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Why This Matters

This bill aims to improve the communication system used by the National Weather Service to enhance weather reporting and response.

If you work for the National Weather Service, your communication tools will become more efficient and user-friendly.

Who this affects

National Weather Service employees · meteorologists

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires the National Weather Service to upgrade its instant messaging system by October 1, 2027.
2The new communication system must be hosted on the public cloud and support future growth.
3Funding of up to $3 million per year is allocated for the upgrade from existing National Weather Service resources.
4The upgraded system must be user-friendly and similar to other commercial communication tools.

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