National Drought Policy Act of 1998 - Establishes a National Drought Commission which shall: (1) review Federal, State, local, and tribal laws and programs and provide recommendations on a national drought policy; and (2) report to the President and the Congress. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of such report.
House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 5, 1998.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Mr. Boehlert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4597-4599)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7037-7038)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7037-7038)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-199.
Became Public Law No: 105-199.
Enacted as Public Law 105-199
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