Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
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)
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
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)
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