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H.R. 1249 115th Congress House

DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a multiyear acquisition strategy of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 28, 2017 Introduced by: Brian K. Fitzpatrick Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text of measure as passed: CR H2216-2217)
Mar 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2223-2224)
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2216-2219)
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-46.
Mar 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 28, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 20, 2017 House · vote #174 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 409–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 21, 2017

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a multiyear acquisition strategy that allows flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks and that helps industry align resources to meet DHS needs. Such strategy shall be updated and included in each required Future Years Homeland Security Program.

The strategy shall include:

  • a prioritized list of major acquisition programs that DHS and component acquisition investments seek to address,
  • a plan to develop a reliable DHS-wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help DHS plan and acquire upgrades of its systems and equipment and plan for acquisition and management of future systems and equipment;
  • a plan to address gaps between funding requirements for major acquisition programs and available resources,
  • identification of capabilities required to support the acquisition of technologies to meet the needs of such strategy,
  • identification of ways to increase opportunities for outreach to ensure that DHS understands the market to meet its mission needs,
  • a plan to ensure competition for major acquisition programs, and
  • an acquisition workforce plan.

The strategy also shall include assessments of ways DHS can:

  • improve its ability to test and acquire innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections for appropriate risk-taking;
  • develop incentives for program managers and senior DHS acquisition officials to prevent cost overruns, avoid schedule delays, and achieve cost savings; and
  • improve the acquisition process to minimize cost overruns.

(Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall review the strategy to analyze its effectiveness in meeting specified objectives.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 887 DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017
  • HR 2825 DHS Authorization Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 28, 2017
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