HR-4402 : Still Just a Bill

Inland Waters Security Review Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to submit to Congress an inland waters threat analysis that includes current and potential terrorism and criminal threats, security challenges and mitigation efforts, vulnerabilities that hinder effective security, counterterrorism, anti-trafficking efforts, trade flow in inland waters, and metrics and performance measures.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-10IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-12-09FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-12-09FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9376)House floor actions
2019-12-09FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4402.House floor actions
2019-12-09FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9376-9377)House floor actions
2019-12-09FloorMs. Slotkin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-11-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.House floor actions
2019-11-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-299.House floor actions
2019-10-23CommitteeOrdered to be Reported.House committee actions
2019-10-23CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-23CommitteeSubcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism Discharged.House committee actions
2019-10-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.House committee actions
2019-09-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-09-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Geography and mapping
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Homeland security
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Performance measurement
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • State and local government operations
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security

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