{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-langworthys-warn-act-modernize-emergency-alert-systems-following", "House Passes Langworthy's WARN Act to Modernize Emergency Alert Systems Following Winter Storm Elliott Tragedy", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Nicholas A. Langworthy", "L000600", "langworthy.house.gov", "langworthy", "https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nick Langworthy\u2019s bipartisan Weather Alert Response and Notification Act (WARN Act, H.R. 2892) to modernize emergency alert systems nationwide. This legislation followed communication failures during Winter Storm Elliott, which claimed over 40 lives in Western New York and the Southern Tier in December 2022.\n\n\u201cPeople were trapped in their cars for days, many were trapped in their homes without power, and rescue crews struggled to get to those in need,\u201d Congressman Langworthy said on the House Floor. \u201cSome of these deaths could\u2019ve been prevented, but local warning systems failed to adequately communicate the risks to the public. We can\u2019t let this happen again.\u201d\n\nWatch Congressman Nick Langworthy\u2019s remarks on the House Floor.\n\n\u201cWhether it\u2019s a blizzard, a hurricane, a tornado, or other severe weather event, we must ensure that our emergency alert systems are timely, accurate, and capable of reaching everyone,\u201d Langworthy added. \u201cBy equipping our communities with clearer, more actionable alerts, we can save lives and prevent tragedies like those experienced during Winter Storm Elliott. Preparation is the key to protecting lives and minimizing damage during these crises.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the WARN Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the effectiveness of local, state, and federal emergency alert systems, with a focus on adopting cutting-edge technologies such as mobile alerts and satellite communications. The legislation aims to improve the clarity and reliability of alerts, providing critical support for emergency managers on the front lines of disasters.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-langworthys-warn-act-modernize-emergency-alert-systems-following"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.813069986179471, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}