United States · Law · HR
H.R. 34 (114th)
21st Century Cures Act
Introduced
6 January 2015
Last action
13 December 2016 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 114-255.
Sponsors
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Subjects
Healthcare, Education
Source updated
4 March 2026
Summary
Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015 Reauthorizes the Tsunami Warning and Education Act through FY2017. Consolidates separate tsunami warning systems for the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and for the Atlantic Ocean into a single warning system. Requires the system to support international tsunami forecasting and warning efforts. Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support or maintain tsunami warning centers to support the national warning system and develop uniform operational procedures for the centers. Requires warning centers to utilize a range of models to predict tsunami arrival times and flooding estimates, and maintain a fail-safe warning capability and an ability to perform back-up duties for each other. Requires the National Weather Service to coordinate with the centers. Modifies the tsunami hazard mitigation program to provide for: (1) technical and financial assistance; (2) activities to support the development of regional hazard and risk assessments; and (3) dissemination of guidelines and standards for community planning, education, and training products, programs, and tools. Expands the tsunami research program, including by: (1) requiring the program to develop the technical basis for validation of tsunami maps, models, and forecasts; and (2) authorizing NOAA to develop a pilot project for near-field tsunami forecast development for the west coast's Cascadia region. Removes a requirement that NOAA operate an International Tsunami Information Center to improve preparedness for Pacific Ocean nations. Directs NOAA to: (1) designate an existing working group to serve as the Tsunami Science and Technology Advisory Panel to provide advice on matters regarding tsunami science, technology, and regional preparedness; and (2) convene a coordinating committee to assist in the national tsunami hazard mitigation program.
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Timeline
6 January 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 2015
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 January 2015
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
7 January 2015
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H87-90)
Source: Floor
7 January 2015
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H87-90)
Source: Floor
7 January 2015
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 34.
Source: Floor
7 January 2015
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H87-92)
Source: Floor
7 January 2015
Floor
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
8 January 2015
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
26 February 2015
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
22 September 2015
Floor
An errata sheet on written report No. 114-146 was printed.
Source: Floor
22 September 2015
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
Source: Calendars
22 September 2015
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-146.
Source: Committee
22 September 2015
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-146.
Source: Committee
6 October 2015
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7167-7171)
Source: Floor
6 October 2015
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
7 October 2015
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
30 November 2015
Floor
Star Print ordered on the errata sheet.
Source: Floor
29 November 2016
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 934 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 34 and H.R. 6392. Providing for consideration for the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 and for consideration of H.R. 6392.
Source: Floor
30 November 2016
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 November 2016
Vote
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 392 - 26 (Roll no. 592).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 November 2016
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 392 - 26 (Roll no. 592).
Source: NotUsed
30 November 2016
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7006)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 November 2016
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Upton moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 November 2016
Passed
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 with an amendment be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6894-7006; H7046-7047)
Source: Floor
1 December 2016
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Source: Floor
5 December 2016
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 174, enrollment corrections on H.R. 34 have been made.
Source: Floor
5 December 2016
Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S6686-6696, S6697-6699)
Source: Floor
6 December 2016
Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S6719-6730)
Source: Floor
7 December 2016
Vote
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 5. Record Vote Number: 157.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 December 2016
Vote
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 5. Record Vote Number: 157.
Source: NotUsed
7 December 2016
Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S6769-6795)
Source: Floor
8 December 2016
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
8 December 2016
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
13 December 2016
Became law
Became Public Law No: 114-255.
Source: President
13 December 2016
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
13 December 2016
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
7 December 2016 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 34) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 94 · No 5 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 13 December 2016 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 30 November 2016 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 6 October 2015 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 22 September 2015 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 8 January 2015 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 7 January 2015 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 6 January 2015 · Download file
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 7 January 2015
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] · R · Cosponsor
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