United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1887 — To amend certain appropriation Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes.

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

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Summary

To amend certain appropriation Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) study of the options for the disposition of Plum Island, New York. (In 2005, DHS announced that the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center will move from Plum Island, New York, to a new federal facility in Manhattan, Kansas.) The GAO must determine whether DHS's methodologies adequately support its findings with respect to: the possible alternative uses for Plum Island, including the transfer to another federal agency, a state or local government, a nonprofit organization, or a combination of the entities for the purpose of education, research, or conservation; the issues and implications of the alternative uses; and the cost for the transition, cleanup, and hazard mitigation by a recipient of the property. If the DHS methodologies do not adequately support its findings related to an issue, the GAO must report to Congress on the issue. (Sec. 3) The bill suspends until at least 180 days after the GAO submits its reports to Congress the requirement under current law for the General Services Administration to sell the property and assets which support Plum Island operations.

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Action History

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

  2. Received in the Senate.

  3. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2406-2407)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1887.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2406-2409)

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

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-568.

  11. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Discharged.

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

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  16. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1887 do?
To amend certain appropriation Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) study of the options for the disposition of Plum Island, New York. (In 2005, DHS announced that the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center will move from Plum Island, New York, to a new federal facility in Manhattan, Kansas.) The GAO must determine whether DHS's methodologies adequately support its findings with respect to: the possible alternative uses for Plum Island, including the transfer to another federal agency, a state or local government, a nonprofit organization, or a combination of the entities for the purpose of education, research, or conservation; the issues and implications of the alternative uses; and the cost for the transition, cleanup, and hazard mitigation by a recipient of the property. If the DHS methodologies do not adequately support its findings related to an issue, the GAO must report to Congress on the issue. (Sec. 3) The bill suspends until at least 180 days after the GAO submits its reports to Congress the requirement under current law for the General Services Administration to sell the property and assets which support Plum Island operations.
Who sponsors HR 1887?
HR 1887 is sponsored by Lee Zeldin (R).
What is the current status of HR 1887?
This bill died with 114th 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 1887?
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