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H.R. 2486 (107th)

Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 July 2001

Last action

29 October 2002 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-253.

Sponsors

Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

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Summary

Tropical Cyclone Inland Forecasting Improvement and Warning System Development Act of 2001 - Requires the National Weather Service (NWS) to: (1) improve the capability to forecast accurately inland flooding associated with tropical cyclones; (2) develop, test, and deploy an inland flood warning index or system for use by the public and emergency management officials which clearly defines inland flood risks and dangers; (3) train such officials, NWS personnel, meteorologists, and others as appropriate regarding improved forecasting techniques for inland flooding, risk management techniques, and use of such flood warning index or system; and (4) conduct outreach and education activities for local meteorologists and the public regarding the dangers and risks associated with tropical cyclone-induced inland flooding and the use and understanding of such index or system.

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Timeline

  1. 12 July 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 July 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1320)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 July 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 October 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 December 2001

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 December 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 May 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 May 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 June 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 5 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-495.

    Source: Committee

  13. 5 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-495.

    Source: Committee

  14. 9 July 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 473 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2486 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill (H.Rept. 107-495). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 July 2002

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 July 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 11 July 2002

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 3 (Roll no. 294).

    Source: Floor

  18. 11 July 2002

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Quinn to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  19. 11 July 2002

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 473 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  20. 11 July 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 3 (Roll no. 294).

    Source: Floor

  21. 11 July 2002

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2486 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill (H.Rept. 107-495). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  22. 11 July 2002

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 473. (consideration: CR H4508-4514, H4521; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4511-4512)

    Source: Floor

  23. 11 July 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 473 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 12 July 2002

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  25. 19 September 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  26. 10 October 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 698.

    Source: Calendars

  27. 10 October 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-310.

    Source: Committee

  28. 10 October 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-310.

    Source: Committee

  29. 16 October 2002

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10601)

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 October 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10601)

    Source: Floor

  31. 17 October 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  32. 23 October 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  33. 23 October 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  34. 29 October 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-253.

    Source: President

  35. 29 October 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  36. 29 October 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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