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- H.R.489
H.R.489: SHIELD Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Strengthening Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Essential Law Enforcement Departments Act of 2019 or the SHIELD Act of 2019 This bill 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. This bill requires the Department of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Jan. 24, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) |