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DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

USA116th CongressHR-504| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2020
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (15)
John Katko (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of DHS shall provide personnel and support to fusion centers, publish performance metrics for DHS field personnel assigned to fusion centers, and develop and implement training for fusion center personnel. DHS intelligence and information components shall develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network and shall assess and implement enhancements to improve such network.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5079
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act
Jan 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 29, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 29, 2019
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 29, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1261-1263)
Jan 29, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.
Jan 29, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1261-1262)
Jan 29, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1261-1262)
Jan 29, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 25, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-16.
Mar 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Jul 25, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5115)
Jul 25, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5115)
Jul 29, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 10, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H988-990)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 504.
Feb 10, 2020
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H988-989)
Feb 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 2, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 2, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-116.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5079
    DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act


  • January 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 29, 2019
    Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 29, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1261-1263)


  • January 29, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.


  • January 29, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1261-1262)


  • January 29, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1261-1262)


  • January 29, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 13, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • March 25, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-16.


  • March 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.


  • July 25, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5115)


  • July 25, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5115)


  • July 29, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 10, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H988-990)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 504.


  • February 10, 2020
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H988-989)


  • February 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 2, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 2, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-116.

Emergency Management

Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsPerformance measurementTerrorism

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act

USA116th CongressHR-504| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2020
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of DHS shall provide personnel and support to fusion centers, publish performance metrics for DHS field personnel assigned to fusion centers, and develop and implement training for fusion center personnel. DHS intelligence and information components shall develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network and shall assess and implement enhancements to improve such network.

Bill Text Versions

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7 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5079
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act
Jan 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 29, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 29, 2019
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 29, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1261-1263)
Jan 29, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.
Jan 29, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1261-1262)
Jan 29, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1261-1262)
Jan 29, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 25, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-16.
Mar 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Jul 25, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5115)
Jul 25, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5115)
Jul 29, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 10, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H988-990)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 504.
Feb 10, 2020
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H988-989)
Feb 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 2, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 2, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-116.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5079
    DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act


  • January 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 29, 2019
    Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 29, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1261-1263)


  • January 29, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.


  • January 29, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1261-1262)


  • January 29, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1261-1262)


  • January 29, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 13, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • March 25, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-16.


  • March 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.


  • July 25, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5115)


  • July 25, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5115)


  • July 29, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 10, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H988-990)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 504.


  • February 10, 2020
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H988-989)


  • February 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 2, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 2, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-116.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (15)
John Katko (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsPerformance measurementTerrorism