National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

Bill: 113-hr-2431
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2013-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Congressional oversight
Emergency planning and evacuation
Farmland
Government information and archives
Natural disasters
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: 
 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.

action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
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. 

action_date: 2014-02-10
text: 
 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. 

action_date: 2014-02-25
text: 

(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.

action_date: 2014-03-06
text: 

(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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-06
text: Became Public Law No: 113-86.
action_date: 2014-03-06
text: Became Public Law No: 113-86.
action_date: 2014-03-06
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-03-06
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2014-02-25
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1132)
action_date: 2014-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1132)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: 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)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: 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)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1697-1698)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: 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.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2431.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1691-1693)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348.
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348.
action_date: 2013-12-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2013-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 113-86