S. 558 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
FLOODS Act
S. 558 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 117-316
What it does
Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act or the FLOODS Act This act addresses forecasting and the communication of flood, tornado, and hurricane events by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For example, the act directs NOAA to establish a National Integrated Flood Information System to inform and provide for timely decisions to reduce flood-related effects and costs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-316. (Dec 27, 2022)
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- S. 497: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
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- H.R. 1154: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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