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DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3413| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3) establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program Accountability and Risk Management office and sets forth the responsibilities of its Executive Director. The DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans must ensure that acquisition programs support the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report, the DHS Strategic Plan, the DHS Strategic Priorities, and other appropriate successor documents.

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Timeline
Jun 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-190.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 10, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-997)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.
Feb 10, 2020
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.
Feb 11, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000)
Feb 11, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 4 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H995-997)
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Feb 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 17, 2019
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-190.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 10, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-997)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.


  • February 10, 2020
    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.


  • February 11, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000)


  • February 11, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 4 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H995-997)
    View Vote


  • February 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 11, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3413| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3) establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program Accountability and Risk Management office and sets forth the responsibilities of its Executive Director. The DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans must ensure that acquisition programs support the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report, the DHS Strategic Plan, the DHS Strategic Priorities, and other appropriate successor documents.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jun 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-190.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 10, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-997)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.
Feb 10, 2020
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.
Feb 11, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000)
Feb 11, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 4 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H995-997)
View Vote
Feb 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 17, 2019
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-190.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 10, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-997)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.


  • February 10, 2020
    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.


  • February 11, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000)


  • February 11, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 4 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H995-997)
    View Vote


  • February 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 11, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement