To reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System.
(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.
Held at the desk.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-348.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1691-1693)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2431.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1697-1698)
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)
Roll Call #55 (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)
Roll Call #55 (House)Enacted as Public Law 113-86
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1132)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1132)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 113-86.
Became Public Law No: 113-86.