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Secure Border Initiative Financial Accountability Act of 2006

Introduced: September 25, 2006 Introduced by: Rogers, Mike D. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 13, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 28, 2006
Received in the Senate.
Sep 28, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7706-7707)
Sep 28, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7706-7707)
Sep 28, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6162.
Sep 28, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7706-7709)
Sep 28, 2006
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Sep 25, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 25, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Secure Border Initiative Financial Accountability Act of 2006 - Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) determine whether each contract action related to DHS's Secure Border Initiative having a value greater than $20 million complies with cost requirements, performance objectives, program milestones, inclusion of small, minority, and women-owned business, and timelines; (2) submit findings to the Secretary of Homeland Security, including regarding cost overruns, delays in contract execution, lack of rigorous contract management, insufficient financial oversight, bundling that limits the ability of small business to compete, or other high risk business practices; and (3) refer information regarding improper conduct or wrongdoing to the appropriate DHS official for purposes of evaluating whether to suspend or debar a contractor.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the findings and the steps taken or planned to address the problems identified.

Authorizes additional appropriations to the Office of the Inspector General for FY2007-FY2009 to carry out this Act.

What's happening now November 13, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1