United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8791 — DHS Reform Act of 2020 Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  3. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

  7. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Accounting and auditing Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Advisory bodies Aviation and airports Buy American requirements Child health Child safety and welfare Coast guard Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Crime prevention Crimes against property Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Disaster relief and insurance Due process and equal protection Education programs funding Employee hiring Employee performance Employment and training programs Employment discrimination and employee rights Executive agency funding and structure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal officials Federal-Indian relations Firearms and explosives Foreign language and bilingual programs Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Higher education Homeland security Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Intergovernmental relations Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Minority and disadvantaged businesses Minority education Minority employment Natural disasters Performance measurement Public contracts and procurement Public-private cooperation Research administration and funding Research and development Right of privacy Small business State and local government operations Student aid and college costs Terrorism Transportation safety and security Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Women in business Cardiovascular and respiratory health Contracts and agency Elementary and secondary education Emergency medical services and trauma care Employee leave Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases Internet and video services Labor-management relations Mental health Military personnel and dependents Preschool education School administration Telephone and wireless communication Transportation employees Worker safety and health Internet, web applications, social media
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8791 do?
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8791?
HR 8791 is sponsored by Bennie Thompson (D).
What is the current status of HR 8791?
This bill died with 116th 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 8791?
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