HR 2486
107th Congress
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Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002
Everywhere this bill has been
33 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 29, 2002
Signed by President.
Oct 29, 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-253.
Oct 23, 2002
Presented to President.
Oct 17, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 16, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10601)
Oct 16, 2002
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10601)
Oct 10, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 698.
Oct 10, 2002
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-310.
Sep 19, 2002
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 12, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 11, 2002
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 473. (consideration: CR H4508-4514, H4521; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4511-4512)
Jul 11, 2002
Rule H. Res. 473 passed House.
Jul 11, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2002
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2002
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 3 (Roll no. 294).
Jul 11, 2002
POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 2486 by voice vote and announced that the bill had passed. Mr. Ehlers then demanded the yeas and nays. The Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Jul 11, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jul 11, 2002
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2486.
Jul 11, 2002
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Quinn to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 11, 2002
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 473 and Rule XXIII.
Jul 11, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2486 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill (H.Rept. 107-495). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Jul 9, 2002
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 473 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2486 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill (H.Rept. 107-495). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 5, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Jun 5, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-495.
May 22, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 12, 2001
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2001
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 11, 2001
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 18, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Jul 12, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jul 12, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1320)
Jul 12, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2002 | House · vote #294 | On Passage | Passed | 413–3 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 526 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 - Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the United States Weather Research Program, to: (1) improve the capability to forecast accurately inland flooding through research and modeling; (2) develop, test, and deploy a new flood warning index that will give the public and emergency management officials fuller, clearer, and more accurate information about the risks and dangers posed by expected floods; (3) train emergency management officials, National Weather Service personnel, meteorologists, and others regarding improved forecasting techniques for inland flooding, risk management techniques, and use of such flood warning index; and (4) conduct outreach and education activities for local meteorologists and the public regarding the dangers and risks associated with inland flooding and the use and understanding of such index.
Authorizes appropriations to NOAA for carrying out this Act for FY 2003 through 2007. Earmarks specified amounts for competitive merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education to develop models that can improve the ability to forecast the coastal and estuary inland flooding that is influenced by tropical cyclones.
Requires NOAA to report annually to specified congressional committees on its activities under this Act and the success and acceptance of the new inland flood warning index by public and emergency management professionals.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 107-253.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
7 versions
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- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
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- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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