To establish a National Integrated Drought Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 26, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 - Establishes a National Integrated Drought Information System that: (1) provides an effective drought early warning system; (2) coordinates, and integrates as practicable, federal research in support of such system; and (3) builds on existing forecasting and assessment programs and partnerships. Authorizes appropriations.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7484-7486)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5136.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7484)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7484)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11391)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11391)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Enacted as Public Law 109-430
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-430.
Became Public Law No: 109-430.