HR-1912 : Still Just a Bill

DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019

This bill establishes additional requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acquisitions that are estimated to require total expenditures of at least $300 million.

These requirements include

  • meeting certain criteria for acquisition documentation, such as validated operational requirements;
  • preparing cost estimates and schedules in a manner consistent with best practices identified by the Government Accountability Office; and
  • an annual comprehensive report on the status of DHS acquisitions.

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 H3759-3760)House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1912.House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3759-3761)House floor actions
2019-05-14FloorMs. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-04-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.House committee actions
2019-03-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-03-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Accounting and auditing
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Government information and archives
  • Public contracts and procurement

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