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FLOODS Act

USA117th CongressS-558| Senate 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. NOAA must also establish partnerships with institutions of higher education and federal agencies to improve total water predictions. In addition, NOAA must (1) evaluate and improve flash flood watches and warnings, (2) estimate and communicate the frequency of precipitation, and (3) identify gaps in the availability of snow-related data to assess and predict floods and flood impacts. Further, NOAA must ensure that the tornado warning improvement and extension program periodically examines the value of incorporating innovative observations, such as acoustic or infrasonic measurements, observations from phased array radars, and observations from mesonets (i.e., a network of certain weather observing stations). In addition, the National Weather Service must designate a service coordination hydrologist at each of its River Forecast Centers to increase impact-based decision support services at the state and local level. Finally, the act establishes an Interagency Committee on Water Management and Infrastructure to ensure that federal agencies that engage in water-related matters work together where such agencies have joint or overlapping responsibilities.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4462
FLOODS Act
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1438
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 30, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6857-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6857-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6856-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2021
Received in the House.
Oct 2, 2021
Held at the desk.
Dec 12, 2022
Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 12, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9653, H9656-9658; text: CR H9653-9656)
Dec 12, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 558.
Dec 12, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 14, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on S. 558 are considered vacated.
Dec 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789.
Dec 14, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9805-9809)
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-316.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4462
    FLOODS Act


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1438
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 30, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6857-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6857-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6856-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 1, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 1, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • October 2, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • December 12, 2022
    Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 12, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9653, H9656-9658; text: CR H9653-9656)


  • December 12, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 558.


  • December 12, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 14, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on S. 558 are considered vacated.


  • December 14, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789.


  • December 14, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9805-9809)


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-316.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1518: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1438: FLOODS Act
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHydrology and hydrographyLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNatural disastersResearch administration and fundingStudent aid and college costsWater qualityWater storageWater use and supply

FLOODS Act

USA117th CongressS-558| Senate 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
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. NOAA must also establish partnerships with institutions of higher education and federal agencies to improve total water predictions. In addition, NOAA must (1) evaluate and improve flash flood watches and warnings, (2) estimate and communicate the frequency of precipitation, and (3) identify gaps in the availability of snow-related data to assess and predict floods and flood impacts. Further, NOAA must ensure that the tornado warning improvement and extension program periodically examines the value of incorporating innovative observations, such as acoustic or infrasonic measurements, observations from phased array radars, and observations from mesonets (i.e., a network of certain weather observing stations). In addition, the National Weather Service must designate a service coordination hydrologist at each of its River Forecast Centers to increase impact-based decision support services at the state and local level. Finally, the act establishes an Interagency Committee on Water Management and Infrastructure to ensure that federal agencies that engage in water-related matters work together where such agencies have joint or overlapping responsibilities.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4462
FLOODS Act
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1438
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 30, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6857-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6857-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6856-6860)
Sep 30, 2021
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2021
Received in the House.
Oct 2, 2021
Held at the desk.
Dec 12, 2022
Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 12, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9653, H9656-9658; text: CR H9653-9656)
Dec 12, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 558.
Dec 12, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 14, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on S. 558 are considered vacated.
Dec 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789.
Dec 14, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9805-9809)
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-316.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4462
    FLOODS Act


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1438
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 30, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6857-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6857-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6856-6860)


  • September 30, 2021
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 1, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 1, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • October 2, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • December 12, 2022
    Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 12, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9653, H9656-9658; text: CR H9653-9656)


  • December 12, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 558.


  • December 12, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 14, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, proceedings on S. 558 are considered vacated.


  • December 14, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789.


  • December 14, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9805-9809)


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-316.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1518: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1438: FLOODS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHydrology and hydrographyLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNatural disastersResearch administration and fundingStudent aid and college costsWater qualityWater storageWater use and supply