HR 2609
116th Congress
House
Emergency Management
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Public contracts and procurement
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
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15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR 6/10/2019 H4372-4373)
Jun 11, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 248).(text: CR 6/10/2019 H4372-4373)
Jun 11, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4423)
Jun 10, 2019
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.
Jun 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2609.
Jun 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4372-4373)
Jun 10, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
May 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-96.
May 15, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2019 | House · vote #248 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 419–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Acquisition Review Board to (1) strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process, (2) review major acquisition programs (programs estimated to require a total expenditure of at least $300 million over their life cycle cost), and (3) review the use of best practices.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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