HOUSE 1437116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019

Last Action: 5/15/2019

Actions

2019-05-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2019-05-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-05-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3758)
2019-05-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3758)
2019-05-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1437.
2019-05-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3758-3759)
2019-05-14Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-03-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
2019-02-28Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2019-02-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E230)
2019-02-28Introduced in House
2019-02-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-14 (53)

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS within 120 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.

Cosponsors (3)

BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
Van Taylor (R-TX)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Firearms and explosives
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

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