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H.R.6871

H.R.6871: DHS Acquisition Reform Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 28, 2022
Latest Major Action May 18, 2022
See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.

Bill Sponsor

Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - May 18, 2022
Engrossed in House - May 17, 2022
Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2022

Bill Summary

DHS Acquisition Reform Act This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3)...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 18, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196).
May 17, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
May 17, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 15 (Roll no. 196). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4985-4988)
May 17, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)
May 16, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 16, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988; text: CR H4985-4988)
May 16, 2022	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.
May 16, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6871.
May 16, 2022	Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 16, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4985-4988)
March 2, 2022	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
March 2, 2022	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 2, 2022	Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
March 1, 2022	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Feb. 28, 2022	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb. 28, 2022	Introduced in the House by Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.)

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