HR. 5610In Committee
Improving Drought Monitoring Act
Requires stronger federal coordination for drought monitoring and response while extending the U.S. Drought Monitor improvement program through FY2030
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires stronger federal coordination for drought monitoring and response while extending the U.S. Drought Monitor improvement program through FY2030
Key points
- Require interagency working group
- Require drought response agreement
- Direct congressional report
- Extend US Drought Monitor program
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-26 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgriculture and Food