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National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
Bills
H. R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 (pdf) - Introduced in House. To establish a National Integrated Drought Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
S. 2751: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 (pdf)- Introduced in Senate. To establish a National Integrated Drought Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
Testimony
Written Testimony of Dr. Chester J. Koblinsky, Director, Climate Program Office (pdf) - 04/27/06
Drought: Disaster Prevention and Prediction Hearing (pdf) - 04/27/06
Related Congress Press Releases
Hall Drought Bill Passes Subcommittee Without Opposition - House Committee on Science, 05/04/06