Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act

Senate Bill

S. 1414

119th Congress

Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Rand Paul

Senator

Republican

KY

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a publicly available, cloud-based communications solution. This change would make it easier for weather experts and the public to share critical weather information in real-time.

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

SponsorRand Paul (R-KY)

Introduced6/3/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act

This bill requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a publicly available, cloud-based communications solution. This change would make it easier for weather experts and the public to share critical weather inf

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This bill requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a publicly available, cloud-based communications solution. This change would make it easier for weather experts and the public to share critical weather information in real-time.

Bill Number: 1414
Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-KY)
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Title: Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act
Bill Number: 1414
Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-KY)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Summary: This bill requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a publicly available, cloud-based communications solution. This change would make it easier for weather experts and the public to share critical weather information in real-time.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a publicly available, cloud-based communications solution. This change would make it easier for weather experts and the public to share critical weather information in real-time.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act This bill requires the National Weather Service (NWS) to replace NWSChat with a commercial, off-the-shelf communications solution that is hosted on the public cloud. (NWSChat is an instant messaging program used by NWS personnel to share, in real-time, critical warnings and other types of weather information.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the National Weather Service to replace its internal messaging system, NWSChat, with a commercial, cloud-based communications solution.
The new system would be publicly accessible, making it easier for weather experts and the public to share important weather information in real-time.
The goal is to improve the National Weather Service's ability to quickly and effectively communicate critical weather warnings and updates.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact the National Weather Service and the public that relies on its weather information and warnings. The new publicly accessible communications system would allow weather experts and everyday citizens to more easily share and receive important real-time weather data, which could help save lives and property during severe weather events.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Atmospheric science and weather

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1414, 119th Congress (2025). "Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1414

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