HR-2083 : Still Just a Bill

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction of procurement funds be used for items manufactured by U.S. small businesses.

DHS shall (1) ensure that covered items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-06-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4370-4371)House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2083.House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4370-4372)House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorMr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-05-30CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.House floor actions
2019-05-30CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-90.House floor actions
2019-05-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2019-05-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-04-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-04-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Buy American requirements
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Small business

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