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H.R.4289

H.R.4289: Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications 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 24, 2014
Latest Major Action July 9, 2014
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Bill Sponsor

Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act or the DHS Interoperable Communications Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Management responsibilities with respect to policies and directives to achieve and maintain interoperable communications...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 9, 2014	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 8, 2014	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 370). (text: CR H5857)
July 8, 2014	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5861)
July 8, 2014	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.
July 8, 2014	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4289.
July 8, 2014	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5856-5859)
July 8, 2014	Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
June 19, 2014	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
June 19, 2014	Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-484.
June 11, 2014	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
June 11, 2014	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 27, 2014	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
March 27, 2014	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 25, 2014	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
March 24, 2014	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
March 24, 2014	Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.)

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