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FACE Act

Introduced: April 2, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 31, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-272.
Dec 21, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2020
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): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 246).
Dec 18, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7271-7272)
Dec 18, 2020
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.
Dec 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 979.
Dec 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7268-7270)
Dec 18, 2020
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H7268)
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 8, 2019
Received in the House.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 8, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 7, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6484; text: CR S6484-6485)
Nov 7, 2019
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6484; text: CR S6484-6485)
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-84.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 18, 2020 House · vote #246 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 386–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act or the FACE Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on advance contracts. Advance contracts are established prior to disasters to provide life-sustaining goods and services in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

What's happening now December 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-272.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2 Republican 3