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H.R. 2431: National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

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H.R. 2431: National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

113th Congress · introduced 2013-06-19 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Became Public Law No: 113-86.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2013-06-19 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 55 (2014): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR2431 (2014-02-10), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 113-86. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

Plain summary

(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.

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Official text

National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2014

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · 2 cosponsors

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Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)

Recorded votes

Sources

Record fed-us-cong113-hr2431 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113