United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

HR 6447 — Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization 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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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a career appointee of DHS as its Chief Data Officer. The bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Data Officer, including: (1) ensuring that DHS conforms with recognized data management best practices, (2) coordinating the release of data for public use after privacy reviews, (3) promoting the use of modern data systems to improve DHS operations, and (4) serving as the liaison to other federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget on data.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7801-7802)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6447.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7801-7803)

  6. Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 710.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-915.

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

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  12. Introduced in House

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6447 do?
Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a career appointee of DHS as its Chief Data Officer. The bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Data Officer, including: (1) ensuring that DHS conforms with recognized data management best practices, (2) coordinating the release of data for public use after privacy reviews, (3) promoting the use of modern data systems to improve DHS operations, and (4) serving as the liaison to other federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget on data.
Who sponsors HR 6447?
HR 6447 is sponsored by John Carter (Jackson).
What is the current status of HR 6447?
This bill died with 115th 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 6447?
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