HR-1593 : Still Just a Bill

Coordinating and Leveraging Activities for School Security Act or the CLASS Act of 2019

This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security a council to ensure the coordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of schools and preschools against acts of terrorism.

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
2019-04-01VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 18 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H2929)House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2933)House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorAt 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
2019-04-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1593.House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2929-2930)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. 11.House floor actions
2019-03-28CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-25.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
2019-03-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-03-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Preschool education
  • School administration
  • Terrorism

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