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To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise available to Department of Homeland Security frontline operational components for the procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5574| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) procure certain critical equipment of the quality and innovation necessary to carry out effectively their security, enforcement, and investigative missions; and (2) ensure that funds appropriated or otherwise available to its frontline operational components are used for the procurement of covered items only if they meet specified criteria (e.g., that the supplier agree to store items not assembled in the United States in a locked area, report theft of insignia before delivery to the government, destroy defective items with which the insignia is included, and maintain records of such destruction). "Frontline operational component" includes: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, (3) the Transportation Security Administration, (4) the Coast Guard, and (5) the Secret Service. "Covered items" include: (1) body armor components intended to provide ballistic protection for an individual, (2) helmets that provide head protection, (3) respiratory protection equipment, and (4) any other critical safety item as determined appropriate by DHS. The maximum uniform allowance for an agent of a frontline operational component shall be $1,200. This bill: (1) does not apply to any procurements by a vessel in foreign waters, nor in response to a situation covered by a presidential disaster declaration; and (2) applies to contracts entered into by DHS or any of its component agencies on or after October 1, 2018.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-3377: A bill to require the purchase of certain items related to national security according to certain criteria.
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPublic contracts and procurement

To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise available to Department of Homeland Security frontline operational components for the procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5574| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) procure certain critical equipment of the quality and innovation necessary to carry out effectively their security, enforcement, and investigative missions; and (2) ensure that funds appropriated or otherwise available to its frontline operational components are used for the procurement of covered items only if they meet specified criteria (e.g., that the supplier agree to store items not assembled in the United States in a locked area, report theft of insignia before delivery to the government, destroy defective items with which the insignia is included, and maintain records of such destruction). "Frontline operational component" includes: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, (3) the Transportation Security Administration, (4) the Coast Guard, and (5) the Secret Service. "Covered items" include: (1) body armor components intended to provide ballistic protection for an individual, (2) helmets that provide head protection, (3) respiratory protection equipment, and (4) any other critical safety item as determined appropriate by DHS. The maximum uniform allowance for an agent of a frontline operational component shall be $1,200. This bill: (1) does not apply to any procurements by a vessel in foreign waters, nor in response to a situation covered by a presidential disaster declaration; and (2) applies to contracts entered into by DHS or any of its component agencies on or after October 1, 2018.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-3377: A bill to require the purchase of certain items related to national security according to certain criteria.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment and training programsHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPublic contracts and procurement