HR-2609 : Still Just a Bill


DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Acquisition Review Board to (1) strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process, (2) review major acquisition programs (programs estimated to require a total expenditure of at least $300 million over their life cycle cost), and (3) review the use of best practices.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-06-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-06-11VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR 6/10/2019 H4372-4373)House floor actions
2019-06-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4423)House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorAt 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
2019-06-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2609.House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4372-4373)House floor actions
2019-06-10FloorMr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-05-30CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.House floor actions
2019-05-30CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-96.House floor actions
2019-05-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2019-05-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-05-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Public contracts and procurement
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

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