From the document: "An estimated 26 million people in the U.S. have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. If people with limited English proficiency cannot understand emergency weather alerts provided in English, they may face greater risk during extreme weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, winter storms, and flash floods. These events can have major public safety impacts, including deaths and injuries, as well as major economic effects. In addition, when individuals cannot understand weather alerts or evacuation instructions, it can create confusion and slow emergency response efforts. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) and other alerting authorities, such as state and local governments, use alerts to warn the public about weather events. NWS is responsible for developing weather forecasts, and for issuing alerts and other weather products, such as advisories, watches, and warnings. NWS and other alerting authorities send alerts to wireless phones and devices through Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and to television and radio through the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also have roles related to providing emergency alerts to the public. A House report accompanying a bill for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 includes a provision for us to review emergency alert systems and assess relevant federal agencies' ability to provide weather alerts and products in languages other than English[.]"