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Darren Drake Act

Introduced: June 23, 2021 Introduced by: Gottheimer, Josh Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5662)
Oct 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 51 (Roll no. 317). (text: CR 9/29/2021 H5536)
Sep 29, 2021
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Sep 29, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4089.
Sep 29, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5536-5537)
Sep 14, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Sep 14, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-119.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jun 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 19, 2021 House · vote #317 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 379–51 See who voted →
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Darren Drake Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate best practices for vehicle rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement at the point of sale of a rental vehicle.

The best practices must include guidance on defining and identifying suspicious behavior in a manner that protects civil rights and civil liberties.

What's happening now October 20, 2021

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

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jun 23, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4089: Darren Drake Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4089/
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"H.R. 4089: Darren Drake Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4089/.
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H.R. 4089, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4089/.
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