United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5629 — Strengthening Domestic Nuclear Security Act of 2014

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Strengthening Domestic Nuclear Security Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection: (1) in carrying out the mission of the Domestic Nuclear Detention Office, to provide support for planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and operational assessments to federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal entities to assist in implementing radiological and nuclear detection capabilities in the event of a radiological or nuclear act of terror or other attack; and (2) to establish the Securing the Cities (STC) program to enhance the ability of the United States to detect and prevent a radiological or nuclear act of terror or other attack in high-risk urban areas.

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Action History

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

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 11 (Roll no. 532). (text: CR H8192)

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

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8198)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5629.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8192-8194)

  8. Mr. Meehan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5629 do?
Strengthening Domestic Nuclear Security Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection: (1) in carrying out the mission of the Domestic Nuclear Detention Office, to provide support for planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and operational assessments to federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal entities to assist in implementing radiological and nuclear detection capabilities in the event of a radiological or nuclear act of terror or other attack; and (2) to establish the Securing the Cities (STC) program to enhance the ability of the United States to detect and prevent a radiological or nuclear act of terror or other attack in high-risk urban areas.
Who sponsors HR 5629?
HR 5629 is sponsored by Patrick Meehan (R).
What is the current status of HR 5629?
This bill died with 113th 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 5629?
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