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National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

Introduced: June 19, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-86.
Mar 6, 2014
Signed by President.
Feb 27, 2014
Presented to President.
Feb 26, 2014
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 25, 2014
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1132)
Feb 25, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1132)
Feb 11, 2014
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
Feb 10, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 21 (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H1691)
Feb 10, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 21 (Roll no. 55).(text: CR H1691)
Feb 10, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1697-1698)
Feb 10, 2014
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 10, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2431.
Feb 10, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1691-1693)
Feb 10, 2014
Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 6, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Feb 6, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348.
Dec 5, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 19, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 19, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 10, 2014 House · vote #55 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 365–21 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 10, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program's purpose shall be to better inform and provide for more timely decisionmaking to reduce drought related impacts and costs.

Revises NIDIS functions to require the NIDIS, among other things, to: (1) provide an effective drought early warning system consisting of certain information, forecasts, and assessments on both national and regional levels; (2) build upon existing forecasting and assessment programs and partnerships through designation of one or more cooperative institutes to assist with NIDIS functions; and (3) continue ongoing research and monitoring activities related to drought and the role of extreme weather events and climate variability in drought.

Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (who is also the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]) to report to Congress on the NIDIS Program.

Reauthorizes NIDIS through FY2018.

What's happening now March 6, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-86.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1