United States 117th Congress Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 2795 — DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

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The text reflects that HR 2795 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Additionally, the reference indicating that the bill was engrossed in the House has been removed. This change matters because it signifies the bill's progression from the House to the Senate for further consideration.

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2795 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2795 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2795 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
2795 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2021 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
R.
2795 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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The bill enhances the Blue Campaign by modifying its structure and adding new training programs and advisory board requirements.

  • 6 U.S.C. 242(e)(6)

    utilizing resources, → developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources

    This change clarifies that the development of resources should involve consultation with the Advisory Board.

  • 6 U.S.C. 242

    (f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web-based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: (1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. (2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. (3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate.

    This addition establishes new requirements for web-based training programs to improve training for law enforcement and other personnel.

  • 6 U.S.C. 242(g)(1)

    The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: (A) The Transportation Security Administration. (B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. (E) The United States Secret Service. (F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. (G) The Privacy Office. (H) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate.

    This addition creates a new Advisory Board for the Blue Campaign that includes representatives from various crucial departments.

  • 6 U.S.C. 242(g)(4)

    The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to-- (A) the Board; or (B) consultations under paragraph (2).

    This change exempts the new Advisory Board and its consultations from the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

  6. Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

  9. Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3688-3689; text: CR H3688)

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2795.

  12. At 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.

  13. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2795 are considered vacated.

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)

  15. Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721)

  16. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2795 do?
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.
Who sponsors HR 2795?
HR 2795 is sponsored by Meijer, Peter (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2795?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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