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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

Introduced: May 18, 2023 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 707). (text: CR H6759)
Dec 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6800-6801)
Dec 11, 2023
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 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6759-6760)
Dec 11, 2023
Mr. D'Esposito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 27, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
Jul 27, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-159.
May 17, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 11, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 11, 2023 House · vote #707 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 394–0 See who voted →
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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

This bill extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), excluding the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the medical countermeasures program.

The bill requires (1) the CWMD to report to Congress regarding an employee engagement action plan and strategy to continuously improve morale within the CWMD, and (2) the Government Accountability Office to brief Congress regarding the CWMD.

What's happening now December 12, 2023

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 2
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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LaLota, Nick
New York · May 18, 2023
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Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · May 11, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3224: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3224/
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"H.R. 3224: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3224/.
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H.R. 3224, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3224/.
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