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H.R.5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 6, 2006
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (6 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-503.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
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Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5136.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-430.
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April 6, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas) |