S-4243 : Still Just a Bill

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2022

This bill establishes an advisory council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and sets out other efforts to address economic security and trade, as such matters relate to DHS's mission.

Specifically, DHS must establish the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, comprised of component heads or their designees, to advise on economic security concerns, such as identification of concentrated risks and priorities for protecting the nation's economic security.

Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security and specifies its functions and duties. These include, among other responsibilities, coordination of supply chain policy.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-11-17CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.Senate
2022-11-17CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-208.Senate
2022-05-25CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2022-05-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2022-05-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials

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