HR 5274
117th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employment and training programs
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Law enforcement officers
Smuggling and trafficking
Worker safety and health
PREVENT ACT of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 14, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 13, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 306). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5693)
Jul 13, 2022
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): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 306).
Jul 13, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6287)
Jun 21, 2022
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 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5274.
Jun 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5693-5695)
Jun 21, 2022
Mr. Swalwell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 17, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Jun 17, 2022
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Jun 17, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-375, Part I.
May 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Sep 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Sep 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sep 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | House · vote #306 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 429–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 or the PREVENT ACT of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory and recurrent training on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.