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H.R.5913: DHS Accountability Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action Nov. 28, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
DHS Accountability Act of 2012 - Establishes in the legislative branch an independent advisory panel to: (1) comprehensively assess the management structure and capabilities related to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and (2) make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS management. Directs the panel to examine: (1) the efficiency and effectiveness of the management structure and capabilities, including the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5913.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| June 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |