NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act (HR7813) was introduced on March 5, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On March 18, 2026, the bill underwent committee consideration and mark-up, and was subsequently ordered to be reported (amended) by voice vote. This indicates active legislative momentum, with the bill now awaiting floor action in the House. The bill aims to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to expand and modernize the NOAA Weather Radio system, ensuring it operates 24/7, is resilient to emergencies, and improves communication of hazardous weather warnings. While HR7813 does not specify an explicit funding amount, it mandates the expansion and modernization of the NOAA Weather Radio network. This creates a future demand for procurement of radio broadcasting equipment, communication infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance services. The bill authorizes the Under Secretary to establish or maintain a nationwide weather radio network and ensure its reliability and modernization. Actual funding for these initiatives would depend on subsequent appropriations bills, as this bill primarily sets policy and authorizes the scope of work rather than allocating specific dollars. Companies with established expertise in radio and cellular infrastructure, and those with existing government contracts, are structurally positioned to benefit from the potential procurement opportunities. This includes telecommunications providers and infrastructure companies. For example, Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($MSI) specializes in mission-critical communication solutions. Tower companies like Crown Castle Inc. ($CCI) and American Tower Corporation ($AMT) could see increased demand for infrastructure to support expanded radio networks. Telecommunication giants such as Verizon Communications Inc. ($VZ) and AT&T Inc. ($T) could also be involved in providing resilient communication systems and maintenance services. Looking at recent market data, $CCI has seen an 8.65% increase over the last 7 days, closing at $86.57, and $AMT has increased by 3.39% over the same period, closing at $176.14. $MSI also shows a 3.42% increase over the last 7 days, closing at $441.39. In contrast, $VZ and $T have experienced slight declines of -2.29% and -1.6% respectively over the last 7 days, closing at $49.15 and $28.32. The next legislative step for HR7813 is a vote on the House floor, followed by consideration in the Senate and, if passed, presidential assent. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], has 4 cosponsors, indicating bipartisan support. The referral to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and subsequent reporting out of committee by voice vote demonstrates a clear path forward within the House. The bill's focus on resilience and modernization suggests a stable, long-term revenue stream for providers of robust communication systems.