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- H.R.55
H.R.55: Strengthening Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Essential Law Enforcement Departments Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (3 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Strengthening Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Essential Law Enforcement Departments Act of 2013 or the SHIELD Act of 2013 - Requires, in the event that the U.S. public debt limit is reached, priority payment of the pay and allowances of: (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserves, who perform active service; and (2) critical law enforcement officers employed by federal agencies. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, during a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) |