Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
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Science and technology (S&T) underlie a wide range of issues confronting the nation. The advancement of S&T can drive economic growth, help address national priorities, and improve health and quality of life. The ubiquity and constantly changing nature of S&T frequently create public policy issues of congressional int…
Sending emergency alerts before and during a regional or nationwide emergency to warn people of impending or ongoing danger could encourage them to take protective action that may save lives. The President has authority, including through Section 706 of the Communications Act, as amended, to communicate with the publi…
Read the report ↗Emergency Alerts: Background and Distribution Methods Responsive and effective emergency alerts can increase the likelihood that people will take protective action to mitigate the risk of harm during an emergency. The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is an internet-based system that connects alerting…
More than 4,000 U.S. broadcast radio stations use amplitude modulation (AM) frequencies—a technology more than 100 years old—to transmit audio programming containing news, music, and information to listeners. AM radio also supports national and local emergency alerting systems. Since 2014, several motor vehicle manufa…
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