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H.R.5710: Homeland Security Information Sharing Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 12, 2002
- Latest Major Action Nov. 14, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Title I: Department of Homeland Security - (Sec. 101) Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 600 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5710 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Rule H. Res. 600 passed House.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 600.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5710 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5710.
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Mr. Roemer moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Mr. Roemer's motion to recommit with instructions.
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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 215 (Roll no. 476).
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 299 - 121 (Roll no. 477).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Nov. 12, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Richard K. Armey (R-Texas) |