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

HR 4476 — DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

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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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.

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The changes from the House version of the bill to the Senate version indicate that the bill has now been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This signifies the bill’s progress through the legislative process and establishes a new location for discussion and review.

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4476 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
4476 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
4476 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trade and Economic Security Council and the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
4476 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6, 2022 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trade and Economic Security Council and the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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4476 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trade and Economic Security Council and the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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The bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council and creates the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within the Department of Homeland Security.

  • 6 U.S.C. 349

    ``(g) Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security.-- ``(1) In general.--There is within the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans an Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security. ``(2) Duties.--The Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security shall be responsible for policy formulation regarding matters relating to economic security and trade, as such matters relate to the mission and the operations of the Department. ``(3) Additional responsibilities.--In addition to the duties specified in paragraph (2), the Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security shall-- ``(A) oversee-- ``(i) the activities and enhancements of requirements for supply chain mapping not otherwise assigned by law or by the Secretary to another officer; and ``(ii) assessments and reports to Congress related to critical economic security domains; ``(B) serve as the executive for the Department on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, and the Federal Acquisition Security Council (in addition to any position on such Council occupied by a representative of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department); ``(C) coordinate with stakeholders in other Federal departments and agencies and non-governmental entities with trade and economic security interests, authorities, and responsibilities; and ``(D) perform such additional duties as the Secretary or the Under Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Plans may prescribe. ``(4) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Critical economic security domain.--The term `critical economic security domain' means any infrastructure, industry, technology, or intellectual property (or combination thereof) that is essential for the economic security of the United States. ``(B) Economic security.--The term `economic security' has the meaning given such term in section 890B.''.

    Creates a new Assistant Secretary position focused on trade and economic security, outlining specific duties and responsibilities.

  • 6 U.S.C. 451

    SEC. 890B. DHS TRADE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY COUNCIL. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council (referred to in this section as the `Council'). ``(b) Duties of the Council.--The Council shall provide to the Secretary advice and recommendations on matters of trade and economic security, including-- ``(1) identifying concentrated risks for trade and economic security; ``(2) setting priorities for securing the Nation's trade and economic security; ``(3) coordinating Department-wide activity on trade and economic security matters; ``(4) with respect to the President's continuity of the economy plan under section 9603 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021; ``(5) proposing statutory and regulatory changes impacting trade and economic security; and ``(6) any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate. ``(c) Membership.-- ``(1) In general.--The Council shall be composed of the following members: ``(A) The Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security of the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans of the Department. ``(B) An officer or an employee, selected by the Secretary, from each of the following components and offices of the Department: ``(i) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. ``(ii) The Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(iii) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis. ``(iv) The Science and Technology Directorate. ``(v) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(vi) The Coast Guard. ``(vii) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(viii) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(ix) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(2) Chair and vice chair.--The Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security shall serve as Chair of the Council. The Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security may designate a Council member as a Vice Chair. ``(d) Meetings.--The Council shall meet not less frequently than quarterly, as well as-- ``(1) at the call of the Chair; or ``(2) at the direction of the Secretary. ``(e) Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every six months thereafter for four years, the Council shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the actions and activities of the Council. ``(f) Definition.--In this section, the term `economic security' means the condition of having secure and resilient domestic production capacity combined with reliable access to the global resources necessary to maintain an acceptable standard of living and protect core national values.''.

    Establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, detailing its duties, membership, and operational requirements.

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 Energy and Commerce, 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 Energy and Commerce, 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. Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-239, Part I.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-239, Part I.

  12. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  13. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  14. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.

  15. Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4168-4170)

  17. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4476.

  18. 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.

  19. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4181-4182)

  20. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 75 (Roll no. 112).(text: CR H4168-4169)

  21. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 75 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H4168-4169)

  22. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  23. 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 4476 do?
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.
Who sponsors HR 4476?
HR 4476 is sponsored by Meijer, Peter (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4476?
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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