United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5803 — Port Security Boots on the Ground Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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

Port Security Boots on the Ground Act - Authorizes the use of port security grant program funds for overtime and backfill costs for mandated Coast Guard security personnel, except that not more than 50% of funds received by a grantee for a fiscal year may be used for such costs.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5803 do?
Port Security Boots on the Ground Act - Authorizes the use of port security grant program funds for overtime and backfill costs for mandated Coast Guard security personnel, except that not more than 50% of funds received by a grantee for a fiscal year may be used for such costs.
Who sponsors HR 5803?
HR 5803 is sponsored by Laura Richardson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 5803?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HR 5803?
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