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DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021

Introduced: October 19, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 8, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 7, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 7, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 33 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H1308-1309)
Mar 7, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1313-1314)
Mar 7, 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.
Mar 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
Mar 7, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1308-1310)
Mar 7, 2022
Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 8, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 174.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Feb 8, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-244, Part I.
Oct 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Oct 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 7, 2022 House · vote #58 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 390–33 See who voted →
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DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021

This bill addresses issues involving accreditation and law enforcement training, research, and development at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill requires DHS to report to the congressional homeland security committees on the accreditation status for each basic training program within DHS. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant DHS component shall notify the department within 30 days after such loss.

The Under Secretary for Science and Technology must carry out research and development of systems and technologies to enhance access to training offered by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats.

What's happening now March 8, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Nov 23, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5616: DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5616/
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"H.R. 5616: DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5616/.
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