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DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1249| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2017
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a multiyear acquisition strategy that allows flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks and that helps industry align resources to meet DHS needs. Such strategy shall be updated and included in each required Future Years Homeland Security Program. The strategy shall include: a prioritized list of major acquisition programs that DHS and component acquisition investments seek to address, a plan to develop a reliable DHS-wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help DHS plan and acquire upgrades of its systems and equipment and plan for acquisition and management of future systems and equipment; a plan to address gaps between funding requirements for major acquisition programs and available resources, identification of capabilities required to support the acquisition of technologies to meet the needs of such strategy, identification of ways to increase opportunities for outreach to ensure that DHS understands the market to meet its mission needs, a plan to ensure competition for major acquisition programs, and an acquisition workforce plan. The strategy also shall include assessments of ways DHS can: improve its ability to test and acquire innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections for appropriate risk-taking; develop incentives for program managers and senior DHS acquisition officials to prevent cost overruns, avoid schedule delays, and achieve cost savings; and improve the acquisition process to minimize cost overruns. (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall review the strategy to analyze its effectiveness in meeting specified objectives.

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Timeline
Feb 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
Mar 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
Mar 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text of measure as passed: CR H2216-2217)
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Mar 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.


  • March 20, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.


  • March 20, 2017
    Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)


  • March 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.


  • March 20, 2017
    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.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)


  • March 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text of measure as passed: CR H2216-2217)
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  • March 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2825: DHS Authorization Act
  • S 115-887: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a multiyear acquisition strategy for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentSmall business

DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1249| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2017
DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a multiyear acquisition strategy that allows flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks and that helps industry align resources to meet DHS needs. Such strategy shall be updated and included in each required Future Years Homeland Security Program. The strategy shall include: a prioritized list of major acquisition programs that DHS and component acquisition investments seek to address, a plan to develop a reliable DHS-wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help DHS plan and acquire upgrades of its systems and equipment and plan for acquisition and management of future systems and equipment; a plan to address gaps between funding requirements for major acquisition programs and available resources, identification of capabilities required to support the acquisition of technologies to meet the needs of such strategy, identification of ways to increase opportunities for outreach to ensure that DHS understands the market to meet its mission needs, a plan to ensure competition for major acquisition programs, and an acquisition workforce plan. The strategy also shall include assessments of ways DHS can: improve its ability to test and acquire innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections for appropriate risk-taking; develop incentives for program managers and senior DHS acquisition officials to prevent cost overruns, avoid schedule delays, and achieve cost savings; and improve the acquisition process to minimize cost overruns. (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall review the strategy to analyze its effectiveness in meeting specified objectives.

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Timeline
Feb 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
Mar 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
Mar 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text of measure as passed: CR H2216-2217)
View Vote
Mar 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.


  • March 20, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.


  • March 20, 2017
    Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)


  • March 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.


  • March 20, 2017
    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.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)


  • March 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text of measure as passed: CR H2216-2217)
    View Vote


  • March 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2825: DHS Authorization Act
  • S 115-887: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a multiyear acquisition strategy for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentSmall business