HR-5385 : Still Just a Bill

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Correction Act of 2016

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections regarding quadrennial homeland security reviews.

The bill includes among the entities with whom the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is required to consult in conducting each review appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to such Act or otherwise, including the Homeland Security Advisory Council, the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, and the Aviation Security Advisory Committee.

DHS's outline and prioritization of the full range of critical homeland security mission areas of the nation for each review must be based on a risk assessment of the nation's homeland security interests.

Each review shall include a description of resources required (currently, a budget plan) for the homeland security program and to execute the missions called for in the homeland security strategy.

DHS must submit the report on each review within 60 days after the date of submittal of the President's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year in which such a review is required (currently by December 31 of the year in which the review is conducted).

The bill repeals requirements that DHS review and assess the effectiveness of the mechanisms of DHS for executing the process of turning the requirements developed in each review into an acquisition strategy and expenditure plan. But DHS must provide information on the degree to which the findings and recommendations developed in each review were integrated into DHS's acquisition strategy and expenditure plans.

DHS must retain and, upon request, provide specified documentation regarding each review, including: (1) records regarding the consultation carried out, and (2) information regarding the risk assessment of the nation's homeland security interests.

This bill shall apply to each quadrennial homeland security review required to be submitted after December 31, 2017.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2016-07-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-07-11FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4594)House floor actions
2016-07-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5385.House floor actions
2016-07-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4594-4595)House floor actions
2016-07-11FloorMr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2016-07-05CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.House floor actions
2016-07-05CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-662.House floor actions
2016-06-08CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2016-06-08CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-06-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2016-06-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Bonnie Watson Coleman [D] (NJ-12)
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Homeland security
  • Department of Homeland Security

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