HR-2217 : Still Just a Bill

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2014 for:

  • the Offices of the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, and the Inspector General;
  • intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities;
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP);
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE);
  • the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including for surface transportation security activities, screening programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, transportation security support, and the Federal Air Marshals;
  • the Coast Guard, including for environmental compliance and restoration functions;
  • the U.S. Secret Service;
  • the Office of the Under Secretary and the Offices of the Assistant Secretaries for National Protection and Programs Directorate, including for the Federal Protective Service and the Office of Biometric Identity Management;
  • the Office of Health Affairs;
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including for the U.S. Fire Administration;
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), including for the E-Verify program;
  • the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center;
  • the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology;
  • science and technology research; and
  • the Domestic Nuclear Detention Office.

Prohibits the use of funds under this Act:

  • to amend the oath of allegiance required under the Immigration and Nationality Act;
  • to prevent an individual not in the business of importing a prescription drug from importing a prescription drug that complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act from Canada for personal use;
  • for planning, testing, piloting, or developing a national identification card;
  • to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to or within the United States Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and who is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense (DOD);
  • by a federal law enforcement officer to facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm to an agent of a drug cartel unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm at all times;
  • to impose, or to conduct any study relating to the imposition of, a border crossing fee for pedestrians or passenger vehicles at land ports of entry along the southern or northern U.S. borders; or
  • to approve a classification petition filed for or by a citizen or national of Brazil in order to render such individual eligible to receive an immigrant visa.

Prohibits funds made available under this Act or any prior appropriations Act from being provided to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. Prohibits funds appropriated by this Act for ICE from being used to pay for an abortion, with exceptions where the mother's life would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in the case of rape or incest, or to require any person to perform or facilitate the performance of an abortion.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-07-18CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.Senate
2013-07-18CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-77.Senate
2013-06-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations pursuant to the order of 6/12/13.Senate
2013-06-13FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2013-06-12FloorSenate returned papers to House, per House request of June 11, 2013, by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4403-4404)Senate
2013-06-12DischargeSenate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2013-06-12FloorHouse requested return of papers pursuant to H. Res. 255.House floor actions
2013-06-07IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.Senate
2013-06-06VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 211).House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2013-06-06VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 226 (Roll no. 210).House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3224)House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorDEBATE - The House prodeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back forthwith with an amendment to increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $7,500,000 and the National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $2,500,000.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorMr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H3223-3225; text: CR H3223)House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3223)House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2217.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3221-3225)House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorMr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3220)House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorMr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meehan amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Runyan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Salmon amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendments en bloc under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meadows amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meadows demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bustos amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cassidy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan (OH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorMr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that section 563 changes existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop(NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorThe Chair recognized Members for the purpose of conducting colloquys.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3162-3214; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3165-3166; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3166, H3168; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H3168-3170, H3173-3174, H3176)House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorMr. Fincher moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorThe Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hudson amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reichert amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2217.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable David P. Roe to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions.House floor actions
2013-06-05FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. (consideration: CR H3110-3161; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3131; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3132, H3135, H3139; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3139, H3140, H3141-3142, H3146, H3154-3156; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3156, H3156-3157, H3159)House floor actions
2013-06-03FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 243 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate for each bill.House floor actions
2013-05-29CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 64.House floor actions
2013-05-29CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-91, by Mr. Carter.House floor actions
2013-05-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John R. Carter [R] (TX-31)
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
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