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H.R.4228

H.R.4228: DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
This bill is primarily about emergency management
Introduced March 13, 2014
Latest Major Action June 10, 2014
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Bill Sponsor

Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.)

Bill Cosponsors

14 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Bill Summary

DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reform acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (Sec. 5) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations of additional funds to carry out this Act. Title I: Acquisition Authorities - (Sec. 101) Designates the Under Secretary for Management of DHS as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer. Sets forth...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 10, 2014	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 9, 2014	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5139-5145)
June 9, 2014	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4228.
June 9, 2014	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5148)
June 9, 2014	Mr. Duncan (SC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 6, 2014	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.
May 6, 2014	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-436.
April 30, 2014	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
April 30, 2014	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 26, 2014	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
March 26, 2014	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 20, 2014	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
March 13, 2014	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
March 13, 2014	Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.)

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