H.R. 6489 (112th): National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2012

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ralph Hall [R-TX4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on September 21, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 21, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

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Full Title

To reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2012.
5 pages

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9/21/2012--Introduced.
National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 to specify that the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program shall 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; and
(2) continue ongoing research activities related to drought.
Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to provide a report to Congress concerning the NIDIS Program. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act through FY2017.

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