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H.R. 4470 118th Congress House

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023

Official title: To extend the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security.

Introduced: July 6, 2023 Introduced by: Laurel M. Lee Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland Security
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Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesHomeland securityIndustrial facilitiesPerformance measurementPersonnel recordsTerrorism
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 26, 2023
Received in the Senate.
Jul 25, 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.
Jul 25, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR H3932)
Jul 25, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3936)
Jul 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4470.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3932-3934)
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 19, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul 19, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-153, Part I.
Jul 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 6, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 25, 2023 House · vote #366 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 409–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 26, 2023

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023

This bill extends the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security until July 27, 2025.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2178 Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023
  • S 2499 Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 14

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
Carl, Jerry
· Jul 18, 2023
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jul 18, 2023
 R
Green, Mark E.
Texas · Jul 6, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4470: Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4470/
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