Federal Legislation of Interest

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NEW on 12/26/06
Each of these Bills should result in geospatial products and activities of concern to state coordinators.

Dec 22, 2006 - Bill Action
Law Enacted: H.R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
This bill has become law.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)

Dec 20, 2006 - Bill Action
At the President's Desk: S. 214: United States-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act
This bill has been passed by the Senate and House and now awaits the signature of the President before becoming law.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Geographic information systems and Maps)

Dec 20, 2006 - Bill Action
At the President's Desk: H.R. 5782: Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2006
This bill has been passed by the Senate and House and now awaits the signature of the President before becoming law.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)

Dec 20, 2006 - Bill Action
At the President's Desk: S. 362: Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act
This bill has been passed by the Senate and House and now awaits the signature of the President before becoming law.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Geographic information systems and Maps)

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NEW on 12/14/06
Dec 11, 2006 - Bill Action
At the President's Desk: H.R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
This bill has been passed by the Senate and House and now awaits the signature of the President before becomming law.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)
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Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed House: S. 3678: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed House without objection.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)

Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed House: S.Con.Res. 123: A concurrent resolution providing for correction to the enrollment of the bill... (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed House by voice vote.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Department of Commerce and Emergency management)

Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed House: S. 2735: Dam Safety Act of 2006 (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed House by voice vote.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Department of Homeland Security)

Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed House: S. 3821: COMPETE Act of 2006 (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed House by voice vote.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Department of Homeland Security)

Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed Senate: H.R. 798: Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2005 (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)

Dec 9, 2006 - Bill Action
Passed Senate: H.R. 6060: Department of State Authorities Act of 2006 (Passed Both Chambers)
Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent.
(This event was generated from these monitors: Emergency management)