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S.886: DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Nov. 9, 2017
- Reported to Senate - Oct. 16, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - April 6, 2017
Bill Summary
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Acquisition Review Board to strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process, review major acquisition programs (programs estimated to require a total expenditure of at least $300 million over their life cycle costs), and review the use of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 13, 2017 |
Held at the desk.
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| Nov. 13, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Nov. 13, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Nov. 9, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Nov. 9, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Nov. 9, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7164)
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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240.
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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-170.
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| July 26, 2017 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2427-2428)
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| April 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Steve Daines (R-Mont.) |