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Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

USA115th CongressHR-4627| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2018
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Peter T. King (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks. The bill also includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security. (Sec. 3) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities. The bill prohibits the use of such grants for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm. (Sec. 4) DHS shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on potential terrorism vulnerabilities relating to emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. Such report shall also compare any public benefit of such vehicles against any vulnerabilities and threats.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 3, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Jun 6, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 6, 2018
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Jun 6, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
Jun 14, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.
Jun 19, 2018
Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)
Jun 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.
Jun 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5269-5270)
Jun 19, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)
Jun 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 3, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.


  • June 6, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 6, 2018
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.


  • June 6, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 14, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.


  • June 14, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.


  • June 19, 2018
    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)


  • June 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.


  • June 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5269-5270)


  • June 19, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)


  • June 19, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHomeland securityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehiclesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTerrorismTransportation safety and security

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

USA115th CongressHR-4627| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2018
Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks. The bill also includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security. (Sec. 3) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities. The bill prohibits the use of such grants for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm. (Sec. 4) DHS shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on potential terrorism vulnerabilities relating to emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. Such report shall also compare any public benefit of such vehicles against any vulnerabilities and threats.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 3, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Jun 6, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 6, 2018
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Jun 6, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
Jun 14, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.
Jun 19, 2018
Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)
Jun 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.
Jun 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5269-5270)
Jun 19, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)
Jun 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 3, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.


  • June 6, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 6, 2018
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.


  • June 6, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 14, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.


  • June 14, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.


  • June 19, 2018
    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)


  • June 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.


  • June 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5269-5270)


  • June 19, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)


  • June 19, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Peter T. King (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHomeland securityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehiclesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTerrorismTransportation safety and security