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H.R.4627

H.R.4627: Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Dec. 12, 2017
Latest Major Action June 20, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Daniel M. Donovan (R-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 20, 2018
Engrossed in House - June 19, 2018
Reported in House - June 14, 2018
Introduced in House - Dec. 12, 2017

Bill Summary

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks. The bill also includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 20, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 19, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
June 19, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
June 19, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 19, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.
June 19, 2018	Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
June 19, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)
June 19, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)
June 14, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
June 14, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.
June 6, 2018	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
June 6, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 6, 2018	Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Jan. 3, 2018	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Dec. 12, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Dec. 12, 2017	Introduced in the House by Daniel M. Donovan (R-N.Y.)

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