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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 20, 2006
(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.
People & committees
Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · R–TX
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 109-430.
Became Public Law No: 109-430.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7484)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5136.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7484-7486)
Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-503.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-503.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E544)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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