HR-1437 : Still Just a Bill

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS within 120 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-05-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3758)House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1437.House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3758-3759)House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorMs. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-03-19CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.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 :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations

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