3.0.0 2431 2023-03-22T18:49:16Z 2023-03-22T18:49:16Z House H HR 2013-06-19 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. HALL:H.R. 2431.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 3--To regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian Tribes; andArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18--To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H3928]]]> hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy18 Environment Subcommittee Referred to 2013-09-24T13:05:32Z Reported by 2014-02-06T18:39:55Z Markup by 2013-12-05T16:59:02Z Referred to 2013-06-19T14:02:15Z H. Rept. 113-348 Drought Information Act of 2013 113 376 S 2014-02-04 Held at the desk. 16:45:12 Related bill CRS 2014-03-06 Became Public Law No: 113-86. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 Became Public Law No: 113-86. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2014-02-27 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2014-02-27 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2014-02-26 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2014-02-25 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1132) Floor 2014-02-25 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1132) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2014-02-11 Senate Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307. Calendars 2014-02-10 18:59:32 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) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 55 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll055.xml House 113 2014-02-10T23:59:32Z 2 2014-02-10 18:59:32 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) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 55 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll055.xml House 113 2014-02-10T23:59:32Z 2 2014-02-10 18:27:36 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1697-1698) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-02-10 17:50:38 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2014-02-10 17:36:50 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2431. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-02-10 17:36:46 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1691-1693) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-02-10 17:36:24 Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2014-02-06 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00258 2014-02-06 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2014-02-06 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2013-12-05 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2013-12-05 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2013-09-24 hssy18 Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. Committee 2013-06-19 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2013-06-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2013-06-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress H000067 Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] RALPH HALL R TX M. 4 N S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2013-06-19 True L000570 Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3] Ben Lujan D NM R. 3 2013-06-19 True Public Law 113-86 Science, Technology, Communications Atmospheric science and weather Congressional oversight Emergency planning and evacuation Farmland Government information and archives Natural disasters Water use and supply Science, Technology, Communications 00 2013-06-19 Introduced in House 2013-09-17T17:31:53Z National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2013 - 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 certain information, forecasts, and assessments described in the Act 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.

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.

]]> 17 2014-02-06 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2014-02-24T17:56:06Z National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2013 - 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.

]]> 36 2014-02-10 Passed House amended 2014-02-28T22:27:07Z 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.

]]> 82 2014-02-25 Passed Senate without amendment 2014-03-10T18:51:43Z (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.

]]> 49 2014-03-06 Public Law 2014-03-10T18:50:09Z (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.

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