HR-4227 : Became Public Law


Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) examine what actions DHS is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and (2) report to Congress.

The report should outline examinations of:

  • the current threat level for vehicular terrorism,
  • what DHS is currently doing to guard against vehicular terrorism,
  • how the threat of vehicular terrorism may be mitigated,
  • the extent to which DHS is doing any outreach or training with private sector partners in response to such threat, and
  • any actions that Congress can take to help DHS mitigate the threat.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-31PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-400.House floor actions
2018-12-31PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2018-12-20ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-12-20VoteOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll No. 456). (consideration: CR H10435-10436; text: CR H10414)House floor actions
2018-12-20ResolvingDifferencesAt 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.House floor actions
2018-12-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4227.House floor actions
2018-12-20ResolvingDifferencesMr. Estes (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10414-10415)House floor actions
2018-12-19FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-12-18FloorPassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2018-12-18FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7822)Senate
2018-12-18DischargeSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2018-03-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2018-03-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-03-22VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 125).House floor actions
2018-03-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1767-1768)House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4227.House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666-1667; text: CR H1666)House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorMr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-03-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.House floor actions
2018-03-19CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-609.House floor actions
2018-03-07CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-03-07CommitteeSubcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged.House committee actions
2017-11-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.House committee actions
2017-11-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2017-11-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Terrorism
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