HR-1433 : Still Just a Bill

Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2019 or the DHS MORALE Act

This bill addresses workforce morale at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill expands the duties of the Chief Human Capital Officer to address morale, including through

  • leader development and employee engagement,
  • maintaining a catalogue of available employee development opportunities, and
  • issuing a DHS-wide employee engagement action plan.

DHS (1) must establish an employee engagement steering committee, and (2) may establish an annual employee award program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-02IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-04-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2927-2928)House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1433.House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (considered: CR H2927-2929)House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorMr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-03-28CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.House floor actions
2019-03-28CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-26.House floor actions
2019-03-13CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2019-03-13CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Administrative remedies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Employee performance
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Federal officials
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations

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