HOUSE 2083116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

HOPR Act

Last Action: 6/11/2019

Actions

2019-06-11Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2019-06-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-06-10On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4370-4371)
2019-06-10Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4370-4371)
2019-06-10DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2083.
2019-06-10Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4370-4372)
2019-06-10Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-05-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
2019-05-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-90.
2019-05-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-90.
2019-05-15Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2019-05-15Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-04Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2019-04-04Introduced in House
2019-04-04Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-06-10 (53)

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 in part or provided by U.S. small businesses.

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

Cosponsors (4)

Brian Mast (R-FL)
JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Chris Pappas (D-NH)
BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)

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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