NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3912

119th Congress

NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

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Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would extend the authorization for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that monitors drought conditions and provides information to help communities prepare for and respond to droughts. The original program was created in 2006 and this bill would allow it to continue operating with updated authority.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill would extend the authorization for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that monitors drought conditions and provides information to help communities prepare for and respond to droughts. The original program was creat

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This bill would extend the authorization for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that monitors drought conditions and provides information to help communities prepare for and respond to droughts. The original program was created in 2006 and this bill would allow it to continue operating with updated authority.

Bill Number: 3912
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Title: NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3912
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would extend the authorization for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that monitors drought conditions and provides information to help communities prepare for and respond to droughts. The original program was created in 2006 and this bill would allow it

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend the authorization for the National Integrated Drought Information System, a federal program that monitors drought conditions and provides information to help communities prepare for and respond to droughts. The original program was created in 2006 and this bill would allow it to continue operating with updated authority.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill reauthorizes the National Integrated Drought Information System, which was originally established in 2006.
This system collects and shares information about drought conditions across the United States.
The program helps farmers, water managers, emergency planners, and others make decisions during drought conditions.
Reauthorization would allow the program to continue receiving federal funding and operating authority.
The bill includes additional purposes beyond simple reauthorization, though specific details are not available in the provided text.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect farmers, ranchers, water utilities, emergency management agencies, and communities that rely on drought monitoring and forecasting information. By continuing the drought information system, these groups would maintain access to data and early warning systems that help them plan for water shortages and reduce drought-related economic losses. The general public in drought-prone areas would benefit from better-informed decision-making by local officials and water managers.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3912, 119th Congress (2026). "NIDIS Reauthorization Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3912

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