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DHS Acquisition Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-6871| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
Jake LaTurner

Jake LaTurner

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
John Katko (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)

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 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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3413
DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019
Feb 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 16, 2022
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988)
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6871.
May 16, 2022
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.
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)
May 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4985-4988)
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May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3413
    DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019


  • February 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 2, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • March 2, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 16, 2022
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 16, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988)


  • May 16, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6871.


  • May 16, 2022
    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.


  • May 17, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)


  • May 17, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4985-4988)
    View Vote


  • May 17, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 18, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-4357: DHS Reform Act of 2021
Department of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurement

DHS Acquisition Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-6871| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
DHS Acquisition Reform Act 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3413
DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019
Feb 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 16, 2022
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988)
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6871.
May 16, 2022
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.
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)
May 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4985-4988)
View Vote
May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3413
    DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019


  • February 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 2, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • March 2, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 16, 2022
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 16, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988)


  • May 16, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6871.


  • May 16, 2022
    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.


  • May 17, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)


  • May 17, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4985-4988)
    View Vote


  • May 17, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 18, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jake LaTurner

Jake LaTurner

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
John Katko (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)

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

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4357: DHS Reform Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurement