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H.R.5389

H.R.5389: Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

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About This Bill

Introduced June 7, 2016
Latest Major Action June 22, 2016
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Bill Sponsor

John Ratcliffe (R-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop,...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 22, 2016	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 21, 2016	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 21, 2016	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H3988)
June 21, 2016	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4026-4027)
June 21, 2016	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.
June 21, 2016	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389.
June 21, 2016	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3988-3989)
June 21, 2016	Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
June 21, 2016	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
June 21, 2016	Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630.
June 8, 2016	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
June 8, 2016	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 7, 2016	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 7, 2016	Introduced in the House by John Ratcliffe (R-Texas)

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