H.R.1294: Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the program manager of a major acquisition program (a Department of Homeland Security [DHS] acquisition program that is estimated by the Secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of at least $300...

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There are 6 statements associated with H.R.1294.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
March 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 20, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 173). (text of measure as passed: CR H2213-2214)

March 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2222)
March 20, 2017
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.
March 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1294.
March 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2213-2215)
March 20, 2017
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
March 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
March 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-45.
March 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
March 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
March 1, 2017

Introduced in the House by John Rutherford (R-Fla.)

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