H.R. 1674 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Tsunami Warning and Education Act
H.R. 1674 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 18, 2005, sponsored by Sherry Boehlert with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 18, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 109-424
What it does
Tsunami Warning and Education Act - (Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Weather Service (NWS) and in consultation with other NOAA offices, to operate a tsunami detection, forecasting, and warning program for the Pacific and Arctic Ocean regions and for the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico region.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sherry Boehlert (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 18, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-424. (Dec 20, 2006)
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