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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2013Science, Technology, Communications
S. 376

Drought Information Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Feb 3, 2014)

Drought Information Act of 2013 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that: (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall continue to support the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program, and (2) the 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 to, among other things: (1) provide certain information (including concerning water supplies and soil moisture), forecasts, and assessments described in the Act on both national and regional levels; and (2) 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 to provide a report to Congress concerning the NIDIS Program that includes a list of partners with whom the Under Secretary collaborates on NIDIS implementation and a description of NIDIS outreach activities.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act through FY2018.

What just happenedFeb 4, 2014

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR](D-AR)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  • Engrossed in SenateFeb 3, 2014
  • Reported to SenateOct 28, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2013
  1. Feb 4, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Feb 4, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Feb 4, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Feb 3, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S704)

  5. Feb 3, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S704)

  6. Feb 3, 2014Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text of committee substitute: CR S703-704)

  7. Feb 3, 2014Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S703-704)

  8. Oct 28, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

  9. Oct 28, 2013Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-114.

  10. Oct 28, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-114.

  11. Jul 30, 2013Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  12. Feb 25, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  13. Feb 25, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedFeb 3, 201435

Drought Information Act of 2013 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that: (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall continue to support the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program, and (2) the 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 to, among other things: (1) provide certain information (including concerning water supplies and soil moisture), forecasts, and assessments described in the Act on both national and regional levels; and (2) 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 to provide a report to Congress concerning the NIDIS Program that includes a list of partners with whom the Under Secretary collaborates on NIDIS implementation and a description of NIDIS outreach activities.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act through FY2018.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 28, 20131

Drought Information Act of 2013 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that: (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall continue to support the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program, and (2) the 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 to, among other things: (1) provide certain information (including concerning water supplies and soil moisture), forecasts, and assessments described in the Act on both national and regional levels; and (2) 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 to provide a report to Congress concerning the NIDIS Program that includes a list of partners with whom the Under Secretary collaborates on NIDIS implementation and a description of NIDIS outreach activities.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act through FY2018.

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2013
Drought Information Act of 2013 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that: (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall continue to support the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program, and (2) the 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 to, among other things: (1) provide certain information, forecasts, and assessments described in the Act on both national and regional levels; (2) build upon existing forecasting and assessment programs and partnerships, such as those with specified programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), extension system and economist offices of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Farm Service Agency; and (3) continue ongoing research activities related to drought and the role of extreme weather events and climate variability in drought.

Requires the Under Secretary to provide a report to Congress concerning the NIDIS Program that includes a list of persons in the private sector with whom the Under Secretary collaborates on NIDIS implementation and a description of NIDIS outreach activities.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act through FY2018.