Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Homeland Security, 117th Congress: Report 117-691

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Report 117-691 of the 117th Congress, 2d Session, Union Calendar No. 507, dated December 30, 2022, on the legislative and oversight activities of the Committee on Homeland Security. A letter of transmittal to Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the House of Representatives, introduces it. A hearings list with serial numbers includes Examining the Court-Ordered Reimplementation of the Remain in Mexico Policy on March 2, 2022, Examining Title 42 and the Need to Restore Asylum at the Border on April 6, 2022, Examining DHS's Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic on May 18, 2022 and Assessing CBP's Use of Facial Recognition Technology on July 27, 2022.

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Union Calendar No. 507
117TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 117–691

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
OF THE

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

117TH CONGRESS

DECEMBER 30, 2022.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House
on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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Union Calendar No. 507
117TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 117–691

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
OF THE

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

117TH CONGRESS

DECEMBER 30, 2022.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House
on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY,
Washington, DC, December 30, 2022.
Hon. CHERYL L. JOHNSON,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
DEAR MS. JOHNSON: Pursuant to rule X and clause 1(d) of rule
XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, I hereby transmit
the report on the legislative and oversight activities of the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security during the 117th Congress.
Sincerely,
BENNIE G. THOMPSON,
Chairman.

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CONTENTS

Page
Jurisdiction ............................................................................................................... 3
Membership and Organization ............................................................................... 5
History ...................................................................................................................... 7
Legislative Activities of the Committee ................................................................. 20
Oversight Activities ................................................................................................. 115
Full Committee ................................................................................................. 115
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations ................. 131
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innova-
tion ................................................................................................................. 139
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery ........ 149
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism .................................... 157
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability ................... 165
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security ............................. 171
Committee Oversight Plan ...................................................................................... 177
Part A, Oversight Plan as Agreed to .............................................................. 177
Part B, Implementation of the Oversight Plan .............................................. 186
Appendices ................................................................................................................ 197
Appendix I—Committee Rules ........................................................................ 197
Appendix II—Membership Changes to the Committee ................................. 209
Appendix III—List of Public Laws .................................................................. 211
Appendix IV—Committee Legislative Reports ............................................... 213
Appendix V—Executive Communications, Memorials, and Presidential
Messages ........................................................................................................ 219
Appendix VI—Committee Staff ....................................................................... 223
Appendix VII—Witnesses ................................................................................ 227
Appendix VIII—Printed Hearings ................................................................... 245
Appendix IX—Committee Prints ..................................................................... 249
Appendix X—Memorandum of Understanding .............................................. 249

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Union Calendar No. 507
117TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 117–691

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

DECEMBER 30, 2022.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State
of the Union and ordered to be printed

Mr. THOMPSON, from the Committee on Homeland Security,
submitted the following

R E P O R T
OVERVIEW
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 2, 2021,
for an organizational meeting for the 117th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The Com-
mittee Membership was set at 35 Members with 19 Democrats and
16 Republicans.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: The Sub-
committee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations; the
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and In-
novation; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response
and Recovery; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterter-
rorism; the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability; and the Subcommittee on Transportation and Mari-
time Security.

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JURISDICTION
RULE X
ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEES

Committees and their legislative jurisdictions
1. There shall be in the House the following standing committees, each of which
shall have the jurisdiction and related functions assigned by this clause and clauses
2, 3, and 4. All bills, resolutions, and other matters relating to subjects within the
jurisdiction of the standing committees listed in this clause shall be referred to
those committees, in accordance with clause 2 of rule XII, as follows:
* * * * *
(j) Committee on Homeland Security.
(1) Overall homeland security policy.
(2) Organization, administration, and general management of the Department
of Homeland Security.
(3) Functions of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the following:
(A) Border and port security (except immigration policy and non-border en-
forcement).
(B) Customs (except customs revenue).
(C) Integration, analysis, and dissemination of homeland security information.
(D) Domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism.
(E) Research and development.
(F) Transportation security.
* * * * *
General oversight responsibilities
2. (a) The various standing committees shall have general oversight responsibil-
ities as provided in paragraph
(b) in order to assist the House in—
(1) its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of—
(A) the application, administration, execution, and effectiveness of Federal
laws; and
(B) conditions and circumstances that may indicate the necessity or desir-
ability of enacting new or additional legislation; and
(2) its formulation, consideration, and enactment of changes in Federal laws,
and of such additional legislation as may be necessary or appropriate.
(b)(1) In order to determine whether laws and programs addressing subjects
within the jurisdiction of a committee are being implemented and carried out in ac-
cordance with the intent of Congress and whether they should be continued, cur-
tailed, or eliminated, each standing committee (other than the Committee on Appro-
priations) shall review and study on a continuing basis—
(A) the application, administration, execution, and effectiveness of laws and
programs addressing subjects within its jurisdiction;
(B) the organization and operation of Federal agencies and entities having re-
sponsibilities for the administration and execution of laws and programs addressing
subjects within its jurisdiction;
(C) any conditions or circumstances that may indicate the necessity or desir-
ability of enacting new or additional legislation addressing subjects within its juris-
diction (whether or not a bill or resolution has been introduced with respect there-
to); and
(D) future research and forecasting on subjects within its jurisdiction.
(2) Each committee to which subparagraph (1) applies having more than 20
members shall establish an oversight subcommittee or require its subcommittees to
conduct oversight in their respective jurisdictions, to assist in carrying out its re-
sponsibilities under this clause. The establishment of an oversight subcommittee

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does not limit the responsibility of a subcommittee with legislative jurisdiction in
carrying out its oversight responsibilities.
(c) Each standing committee shall review and study on a continuing basis the
impact or probable impact of tax policies affecting subjects within its jurisdiction as
described in clauses 1 and 3.
(d)(1) Not later than March 1 of the first session of a Congress, the chair of each
standing committee (other than the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee
on Ethics, and the Committee on Rules) shall—
(A) prepare, in consultation with the ranking minority member, an oversight
plan for that Congress;
(B) provide a copy of that plan to each member of the committee for at least
seven calendar days before its submission; and
(C) submit that plan (including any supplemental, minority, additional, or dis-
senting views submitted by a member of the committee) simultaneously to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Reform and the Committee on House Administration.
(2) In developing the plan, the chair of each committee shall, to the maximum
extent feasible—
(A) consult with other committees that have jurisdiction over the same or re-
lated laws, programs, or agencies with the objective of ensuring maximum coordina-
tion and cooperation among committees when conducting reviews of such laws, pro-
grams, or agencies and include in the plan an explanation of steps that have been
or will be taken to ensure such coordination and cooperation;
(B) review specific problems with Federal rules, regulations, statutes, and court
decisions that are ambiguous, arbitrary, or nonsensical, or that impose severe finan-
cial burdens on individuals;
(C) give priority consideration to including in the plan the review of those laws,
programs, or agencies operating under permanent budget authority or permanent
statutory authority;
(D) have a view toward ensuring that all significant laws, programs, or agencies
within the committee’s jurisdiction are subject to review every 10 years;
(E) have a view toward insuring against duplication of Federal programs; and
(F) give priority consideration to including in the plan a discussion of how the
committee’s work will address issues of inequities on the basis of race, color, eth-
nicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national
origin.
(3) Not later than April 15 in the first session of a Congress, after consultation
with the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, the Committee on
Oversight and Reform shall report to the House the oversight plans submitted
under subparagraph (1) together with any recommendations that it, or the House
leadership group described above, may make to ensure the most effective coordina-
tion of oversight plans and otherwise to achieve the objectives of this clause.
(e) The Speaker, with the approval of the House, may appoint special ad hoc
oversight committees for the purpose of reviewing specific matters within the juris-
diction of two or more standing committees.
* * * * *
Special oversight functions
(g)(1) The Committee on Homeland Security shall review and study on a con-
tinuing basis all Government activities relating to homeland security, including the
interaction of all departments and agencies with the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity.
(2) In addition, the committee shall review and study on a primary and continuing
basis all Government activities, programs and organizations related to homeland se-
curity that fall within its primary legislative jurisdiction.

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MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
(19–16)
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi, Chairman
SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Texas JOHN KATKO, New York, Ranking Member
JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Rhode Island MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, Texas
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey CLAY HIGGINS, Louisiana
J. LUIS CORREA, California MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
ELISSA SLOTKIN, Michigan DAN BISHOP, North Carolina
EMANUEL CLEAVER, Missouri JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
AL GREEN, Texas RALPH NORMAN, South Carolina
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS, Iowa
ERIC SWALWELL, California DIANA HARSHBARGER, Tennessee
DINA TITUS, Nevada ANDREW S. CLYDE, Georgia
BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN, New Jersey CARLOS GIMENEZ, Florida
KATHLEEN RICE, New York JAKE LATURNER, Kansas
VAL BUTLER DEMINGS, Florida PETER MEIJER, Michigan
NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN, California KAT CAMMACK, Florida
JOSH GOTTHEIMER, New Jersey AUGUST PFLUGER, Texas
ELAINE G. LURIA, Virginia ANDREW R. GARBARINO, New York
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey MAYRA FLORES, Texas
RITCHIE TORRES, New York

Appointment of Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi as Chair, and Mr.
John Katko of New York as Ranking Minority Member on January 4,
2021, pursuant to H. Res. 9 and H. Res. 10, respectively.
Appointment of Majority and Minority Members of the Committee on January
28, 2021, pursuant to H.Res. 62 and H.Res. 63, respectively.
Resignation of Mr. Ralph Norman of South Carolina from the Committee
on June 8, 2022.
Appointment of Mrs. Mayra Flores of Texas to the Committee on June 22,
2022, pursuant to H.R. 1197.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND
OPERATIONS
NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN, CA, Chairwoman
J. LUIS CORREA, CALIFORNIA CLAY HIGGINS, Louisiana
EMANUEL CLEAVER, Missouri ANDREWS S. CLYDE, Georgia
AL GREEN, Texas MAYRA FLORES, Texas
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York JOHN KATKO, New York, (ex officio)
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio)

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION,
AND INNOVATION
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York, Chairwoman
SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Texas ANDREW R. GARBARINO, New York
JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Rhode Island DIANA HARSHBARGER, Tennessee
ELISSA SLOTKIN, Michigan ANDREWS S. CLYDE, Georgia
KATHLEEN M. RICE, New York JAKE LATURNER, Kansas
RITCHIE TORRES, New York JOHN KATKO, NEW YORK (ex officio)
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND
RECOVERY
VAL BUTLER DEMINGS, Florida, Chairwoman
SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Texas KAT CAMMACK, Florida
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey CLAY HIGGINS, Louisiana
AL GREEN, Texas MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS, Iowa
BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN, New Jersey ANDREW R. GARBARINO, New York
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi, (ex officio) JOHN KATKO, New York (ex officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM
ELISSA SLOTKIN, Michigan, Chairwoman
SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Texas AUGUST PFLUGER, Texas
JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Rhode Island MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
ERIC SWALWELL, California JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
JOSH GOTTHEIMER, New Jersey JAKE LATURNER, Kansas
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey PETER MEIJER, Michigan
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio) JOHN KATKO, New York (ex officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
J. LUIS CORREA, California, Chairman
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey PETER MEIJER, Michigan
DINA TITUS, Nevada DAN BISHOP, North Carolina
RITCHIE TORRES, New York DIANA HARSHBARGER, Tennessee
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio) JOHN KATKO, New York (ex officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY
BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN, New Jersey, Chairwoman
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey CARLOS GIMENEZ, Florida
DINA TITUS, Nevada MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS, Iowa
JOSH GOTTHEIMER, New Jersey MAYRA FLORES, Texas
ELAINE LURIA, Virginia JOHN KATKO, New York (ex officio)
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio)

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HISTORY OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND
SECURITY
SELECT COMMITTEES ON HOMELAND SECURITY
107th Congress
In the 107th Congress, the House Select Committee on Home-
land Security was established on June 19, 2002, pursuant to H.
Res. 449 (adopted by voice vote).
The Committee was composed of nine Members of the House: Mr.
Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Armey of Texas, Chairman; Mr. Thomas DeLay of
Texas; Mr. Julius Caesar ‘‘J.C.’’ Watts of Oklahoma; Ms. Deborah
Pryce of Ohio; Mr. Robert Portman of Ohio; Ms. Nancy Pelosi of
California; Mr. Jonas Martin Frost of Texas; Mr. Robert Menendez
of New Jersey; and Ms. Rosa L. DeLauro of Connecticut.
The mandate of the Select Committee in the 107th Congress was
to ‘‘develop recommendations and report to the House on such mat-
ters that relate to the establishment of a department of homeland
security.’’ The Select Committee accomplished its mandate on No-
vember 22, 2002, when the House concurred in the Senate amend-
ment to H.R. 5005, a bill establishing the Department of Homeland
Security, by unanimous consent, and cleared H.R. 5005 for the
President. The bill was presented to the President on November 22,
2002, and was signed on November 25, 2002, becoming Public Law
107–296.
The termination date of the House Select Committee on Home-
land Security was ‘‘after final disposition of a bill [. . .] including
final disposition of any veto message on such bill,’’ which occurred
on November 25, 2002.

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 107–296 The Homeland Security Act of 2002 ............................................................................. H.R. 5005

108th Congress
The second House Select Committee on Homeland Security was
established in the 108th Congress on January 7, 2003, pursuant to
provisions of H. Res. 5 (adopted by a recorded vote of 221 Yeas and
203 Nays).
The Membership of the Select Committee was established on
February 12, 2003, as: Mr. Christopher Cox of California, Chair-
man; Ms. Jennifer Dunn of Washington; Mr. William ‘‘Bill’’ Young
of Florida; Mr. Donald ‘‘Don’’ Young of Alaska; Mr. F. James Sen-
senbrenner, Jr. of Wisconsin; Mr. Wilbert Joseph ‘‘Billy’’ Tauzin of
Louisiana; Mr. David Dreier of California; Mr. Duncan Hunter of
California; Mr. Harold Rogers of Kentucky; Mr. Sherwood Boehlert

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of New York; Mr. Lamar Smith of Texas; Mr. Wayne Curtis ‘‘Curt’’
Weldon of Pennsylvania; Mr. Christopher Shays of Connecticut;
Mr. Porter J. Goss of Florida; Mr. David Camp of Michigan; Mr.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida; Mr. Robert W. Goodlatte of Vir-
ginia; Mr. Ernest James Istook, Jr. of Oklahoma; Mr. Peter T. King
of New York; Mr. John E. Linder of Georgia; Mr. John B. Shadegg
of Arizona; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. William McClellan
‘‘Mac’’ Thornberry of Texas; Mr. James A. Gibbons of Nevada; Ms.
Kay Granger of Texas; Mr. Pete Sessions of Texas; Mr. John E.
Sweeney of New York; Mr. Jim Turner of Texas; Mr. Bennie G.
Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Mr.
Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman D. Dicks of
Washington; Mr. Barney Frank of Massachusetts; Ms. Jane Har-
man of California; Mr. Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland; Ms. Lou-
ise M. Slaughter of New York; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon;
Mrs. Nita M. Lowey of New York; Mr. Robert E. Andrews of New
Jersey; Ms. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Delegate from the District
of Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Karen McCarthy
of Missouri; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. William ‘‘Bill’’
Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mrs. Donna M. Christensen, a Delegate
from the U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr. Bobby ‘‘Bob’’ Etheridge of North
Carolina; Mr. Charles Gonzalez of Texas; Mr. Ken Lucas of Ken-
tucky; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; and Mr. Kendrick
B. Meek of Florida.
The Select Committee was authorized to develop recommenda-
tions and report to the House by bill or otherwise on such matters
that relate to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–
296) as may be referred to it by the Speaker, and was charged with
reviewing and studying on a continuing basis laws, programs, and
Government activities relating to homeland security. In addition,
the Select Committee was directed to conduct a thorough and com-
plete study of the operation and implementation of the Rules of the
House, including Rule X, with respect to the issue of homeland se-
curity, and submit its recommendations regarding any changes in
the Rules of the House to the Committee on Rules not later than
September 30, 2004.
On September 30, 2004, the Select Committee on Homeland Se-
curity submitted its recommendations on jurisdictional changes to
the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on
Rules.
The Committee had six measures signed into law during the
108th Congress:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 108–136 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 ............................................ H.R. 1588 ★
Pub. L. 108–268 To provide for the transfer of the Nebraska Avenue Naval Complex in the District of H.R. 4322 ★
Columbia to facilitate the establishment of the headquarters for the Department
of Homeland Security, to provide for the acquisition by the Department of the
Navy of suitable replacement facilities.
Pub. L. 108–276 Project BioShield Act of 2004 ....................................................................................... S. 15
(H.R. 2122)
Pub. L. 108–293 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 .............................................. H.R. 2443 ★

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Pub. L. 108–330 Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act .................................. H.R. 4259
Pub. L. 108–458 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ......................................... S. 2845

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Law Title Bill

(H.R. 5223)
★ Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Pursuant to H. Res. 5, the Select Committee terminated on Janu-
ary 2, 2005, with the expiration of the 108th Congress.
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
109th Congress
The 109th Congress marked the first Congress for the standing
Committee on Homeland Security. During the two previous Con-
gresses, the House of Representatives established separate Select
Committees on Homeland Security: the first to establish the De-
partment of Homeland Security (DHS), the second to monitor the
initial activities of the Department and to examine the need for a
standing committee in the House with jurisdictional authority over
matters relating to the issue of homeland security.
The Committee on Homeland Security was established as a
standing Committee of the House with the passage of H. Res. 5, on
January 4, 2005. The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of
220 Yeas and 195 Nays.
The Committee Membership was set at 34 Members with 19 Re-
publicans and 15 Democrats. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Christopher Cox of California; Mr. Peter T. King
of New York; Mr. Don Young of Alaska; Mr. Lamar S. Smith of
Texas; Mr. Curt Weldon of Pennsylvania; Mr. Christopher Shays of
Connecticut; Mr. John Linder of Georgia; Mr. Mark E. Souder of
Indiana; Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of Cali-
fornia; Mr. Jim Gibbons of Nevada; Mr. Rob Simmons of Con-
necticut; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. Stevan Pearce of New
Mexico; Ms. Katherine Harris of Florida; Mr. Bobby Jindal of Lou-
isiana; Mr. David G. Reichert of Washington; Mr. Michael T.
McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of Pennsylvania; Ms. Ginny
Brown-Waite of Florida; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi;
Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Mr. Edward J. Markey of Mas-
sachusetts; Mr. Norman D. Dicks of Washington; Ms. Jane Harman
of California; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon; Ms. Nita M. Lowey
of New York; Ms. Eleanor Holmes Norton of District of Columbia;
Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr.
Bill Pascrell of Jr., New Jersey; Ms. Donna M. Christensen of U.S.
Virgin Islands; Mr. Bob Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. James R.
Langevin of Rhode Island; and Mr. Kendrick B. Meek of Florida.
On February 9, 2005, the Committee on Homeland Security
adopted its Rules, which provided for the establishment of five Sub-
committees. The Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Bio-
logical Attack; the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Shar-
ing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity; the
Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight; and the
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Tech-

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On October 7, 2005, the Committee revised its Rules to establish
a Subcommittee on Investigations.
The Committee had eight measures signed into law during the
109th Congress:

Laws Title Bill

Pub. L. 109–13 .... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, H.R. 1268 ★
and Tsunami Relief, 2005.
Pub. L. 109–59 .... Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users H.R. 3 ★
Pub. L. 109–163 .. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 ........................................... H.R. 1815 ★
Pub. L. 109–241 .. Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 ............................................. H.R. 889 ★
Pub. L. 109–295 .. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 ...................................... H.R. 5441 ★
Pub. L. 109–347 .. SAFE Port Act ............................................................................................................... H.R. 4954
Pub. L. 109–364 .. John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ...................... H.R. 5122 ★
Pub. L. 109–367 .. Secure Fence Act of 2006 ............................................................................................ H.R. 6061
★ Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

110th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 4, 2007, by a record vote of 235 Yeas and 195
Nays.
The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 23, 2007,
for an organizational meeting for the 110th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The Com-
mittee Membership was set at 34 Members with 19 Democrats and
15 Republicans. The following Members were appointed to the
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress:
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of
California; Mr. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman
D. Dicks of Washington; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Mr. Peter
A. DeFazio of Oregon; Mrs. Nita M. Lowey of New York; Ms. Elea-
nor Holmes Norton a Delegate from the District of Columbia; Ms.
Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas; Mrs.
Donna M. Christensen a Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr.
Bob Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode
Island; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Mr. Christopher P. Carney of
Pennsylvania; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Mr. Al Green of
Texas; Mr. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado; Mr. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New
Jersey; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Lamar Smith of Texas;
Mr. Christopher Shays of Connecticut; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indi-
ana; Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of Cali-
fornia; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. David G. Reichert of
Washington; Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent
of Pennsylvania; Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida; Mr. Gus M.
Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. David Davis of Tennessee; Mr. Paul C.
Broun of Georgia; Mrs. Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Ms. Marsha
Blackburn of Tennessee; Mr. Kevin McCarthy of California; and
Mr. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; the
Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism
Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation Security
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committee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Re-
sponse; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and
Oversight.
The Committee had four measures signed into law during the
110th Congress:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 110–53 .. Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ..................... H.R. 1
Pub. L. 110–181 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ............................................ H.R. 4986★
(H.R.1585)★
Pub. L. 110–388 A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the De- S. 2816
partment of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security..
Pub. L. 110–412 Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Home- H.R. 6098
land Security Act of 2008.
★Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

111th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 6, 2009, by a record vote of 235 Yeas and 195
Nays.
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 4, 2009,
for an organizational meeting for the 111th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The Com-
mittee Membership was set at 34 Members with 21 Democrats and
13 Republicans. The following Members were appointed to the
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress:
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez, of
California; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio
of Oregon; Ms. Eleanor Holmes Norton a Delegate from the District
of Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson-Lee
of Texas; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Mr. Christopher P. Carney
of Pennsylvania; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Ms. Laura
Richardson of California; Mrs. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona; Mr. Ben
Ray Lujan of New Mexico; Mr. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr.
Emmanuel Cleaver of Missouri; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Mr. James
A. Himes of Connecticut; Ms. Mary Jo Kilroy of Ohio; Mr. Eric J.J.
Massa of New York; Ms. Dina Titus of Nevada; Mr. William L.
Owens of New York; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Lamar
Smith of Texas; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. Daniel E. Lun-
gren of California; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. Michael T.
McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of Pennsylvania; Mr. Gus
M. Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. Candice
S. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Pete Olson of Texas; Mr. Anh ‘‘Joseph’’
Cao of Louisiana; Mr. Steve Austria of Ohio; and Mr. Tom Graves
of Georgia.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; the
Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism
Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation Security
and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on Emerging
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; the Sub-

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sponse; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and
Oversight.
The Committee had 14 measures signed into law during the
111th Congress:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 111–84 .. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ............................................ H.R. 2647★
Pub. L. 111–140 Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act .......................................................................... H.R. 730
Pub. L. 111–145 United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 ........ H.R. 1299
Pub. L. 111–198 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 ................................................. H.R. 5623
Pub. L. 111–207 Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 ............................................................ H.R. 3360
Pub. L. 111–245 First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act ............................................... H.R. 3978★
Pub. L. 111–252 To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under H.R. 1517
an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is
rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a per-
manent appointment in the competitive service..
Pub. L. 111–258 Reducing Over-Classification Act ................................................................................. H.R. 553
Pub. L. 111–259 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ..................................................... H.R. 2701★
Pub. L. 111–271 Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act ... H.R.3980
Pub. L. 111–281 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 ........................................................................ H.R. 3619
Pub. L. 111–356 Northern Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act of 2010 .............................................. H.R. 4748
Pub. L. 111–376 Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 .............................................................................. S. 3243
Pub. L. 111–383 Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ......................... H.R. 6523
★Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

112th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 5, 2011, by a record vote of 238 Yeas and 191
Nays.
The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 26, 2011,
for an organizational meeting for the 112th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Peter T. King of New York.
The Committee Membership was set at 33 Members with 19 Re-
publicans and 14 Democrats. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Lamar Smith
of Texas; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California; Mr. Mike Rogers of
Alabama; Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Gus M. Bilirakis
of Florida; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. Candice S. Miller
of Michigan; Mr. Tim Walberg of Michigan; Mr. Chip Cravaack of
Minnesota; Mr. Joe Walsh of Illinois; Mr. Patrick Meehan of Penn-
sylvania; Mr. Benjamin Quayle of Arizona; Mr. Scott Rigell of Vir-
ginia; Mr. Billy Long of Missouri; Mr. Jeff Duncan of South Caro-
lina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; Mr. Blake Farenthold of
Texas; Mr. Mo Brooks of Alabama; and Mr. Robert L. Turner of
New York.; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta
Sanchez, of California; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Ms. Sheila
Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Ms. Yvette D.
Clarke of New York; Ms. Laura Richardson of California; Mrs.
Donna M. Christensen a Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr.
Danny K. Davis of Illinois; Mr. Brian Higgins of New York; Ms.
Jackie Speier of California; Mr. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana;
Mr. Hansen Clarke of Michigan; Mr. William R. Keating of Massa-
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The Committee established six Subcommittees: The Sub-
committee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Secu-
rity Technologies; the Subcommittee on Transportation Security;
the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management;
the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and
Communications; the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Secu-
rity; and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
The Committee had 10 measures signed into law during the
112th Congress:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 112–54 .. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 ..................... S.1487★
(H.R. 2042)
Pub. L. 112–81 .. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ............................................ H.R. 1540
Pub. L. 112–86 .. Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act ....................... H.R. 1801
Pub. L. 112–127 Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 .......................................................................... H.R. 4119
Pub. L. 112–171 To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed H.R. 3670
Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act..
Pub. L. 112–199 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 .................................................... S. 743★
(H.R. 3289)
Pub. L. 112–205 Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act ......................................... H.R. 915
Pub. L. 112–213 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 .............................................. H.R. 2835
Pub. L. 112–217 DART Act ........................................................................................................................ S.1998
(H.R. 5941)
Pub. L. 112–218 No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012 ....................................................................................... S. 3542
(H.R. 6028)
★Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

113th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 3, 2013, by a record vote of 228 Yeas and 196
Nays.
The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 23, 2013,
for an organizational meeting for the 113th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members with 18 Re-
publicans and 14 Democrats. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar Smith
of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers of Ala-
bama; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. Candice S. Miller of
Michigan; Mr. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania; Mr. Jeff Duncan of
South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; Mr. Jason
Chaffetz of Utah; Mr. Steven M. Palazzo of Mississippi; Mr. Lou
Barletta of Pennsylvania; Mr. Chris Stewart of Utah; Mr. Keith J.
Rothfus of Pennsylvania; Mr. Richard Hudson of North Carolina;
Mr. Steve Daines of Montana; Mrs. Susan W. Brooks of Indiana;
Mr. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania; Mr. Mark Sanford of South Caro-
lina; Mr. Curtis Clawson of Florida; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of
Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson
Lee of Texas; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Mr. Brian Higgins
of New York; Mr. Cedric L.Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. William R.
Keating of Massachusetts; Mr. Ron Barber of Arizona; Mr. Donald

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Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Mr. Filemon Vela of Texas; Mr. Steven
A. Horsford of Nevada; and Mr. Eric Swalwell of California.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the Subcommittee
on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee no Cybersecu-
rity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies; the Sub-
committee on Oversight and Management Efficiency; the Sub-
committee on Transportation Security; and the Subcommittee on
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
The Committee had 11 measures signed into law during the
113th Congress:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 113–027 Helping Heroes Fly Act .................................................................................................. H.R. 1344
(S. 1367)
(S. 1403)
Pub. L. 113–221 Honor Flight Act ............................................................................................................ H.R. 4812
(S. 2659)
(S. 2671)
Pub. L. 113–238 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014 ............................................. H.R. 1204
(S. 1804)
Pub. L. 113–245 Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act ........................................................... H.R. 2719
(S. 1893)
Pub. L. 113–246 Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act ...................................................................... H.R. 2952
Pub. L. 113–254 Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ....... H.R. 4007
Pub. L. 113–277 Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014 ............................................................... S. 1691
Pub. L. 113–282 National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014 ............................................................. S. 2519
(H.R. 3696)
Pub. L. 113–283 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 ............................................. S. 2521
(H.R. 1163)
Pub. L. 113–284 DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014 ..................................................................... S. 2651
Pub. L. 113–294 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees H.R. 5462
charged to passengers of air carriers..
★Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

114th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 6, 2015, by a record vote of 234 Yeas, 172 Nays,
and 1 voting ‘Present’ (Roll No. 6).
The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 21, 2015,
for an organizational meeting for the 114th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members with 18 Re-
publicans and 12 Democrats. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar Smith
of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers of Ala-
bama; Mrs. Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Jeff Duncan of
South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; Mr. Steven M.
Palazzo of Mississippi; Mr. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania; Mr. Scott
Perry of Pennsylvania; Mr. Curt Clawson of Florida; Mr. John
Katko of New York; Mr. Will Hurd of Texas; Mr. Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’
Carter of Georgia; Mr. Mark Walker of North Carolina; Mr. Barry
Loudermilk of Georgia; Ms. Martha McSally of Arizona; Mr. John
Ratcliffe of Texas; Mr. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania; Mr. Daniel

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sissippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee
of Texas; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr. Brian Hig-
gins of New York; Mr. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. Wil-
liam R. Keating of Massachusetts; Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr. of
New Jersey; Mr. Filemon Vela of Texas; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Cole-
man of New Jersey; Miss Kathleen M. Rice of New York; and Ms.
Norma J. Torres of California.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the Subcommittee
on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee no Cybersecu-
rity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies; the Sub-
committee on Oversight and Management Efficiency; the Sub-
committee on Transportation Security; and the Subcommittee on
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
The Committee had 24 measures signed into law during the
114th Congress, consisting of provisions of 40 measures referred to
the Committee:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 114–22 .. Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 ............................................................. S. 178
(H.R. 460)
Pub. L. 114–29 .. Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications .............................. H.R. 615
Pub. L. 114–41 .. Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3236
Pub. L. 114–43 .. DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 .................................................................. H.R. 1626
Pub. L. 114–50 .. Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 .......................................................... H.R. 720
Pub. L. 114–53 .. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ............................................................................ H.R. 719
Pub. L. 114–68 .. Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 .......................................................................... H.R. 2835
Pub. L. 114–80 .. DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015 ............................................................... H.R. 623
Pub. L. 114–92 .. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ............................................ S. 1356
(H.R. 1735)
Pub. L. 114–113 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ........................................................................ H.R. 2029★
(H.R. 158)
(H.R. 1731)
(H.R. 3305)
(H.R. 3313)
Pub. L. 114–125 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 ............................................... H.R. 644
(H.R. 998)
(H.R. 878)
Pub. L. 114–136 Edward ‘‘Ted’’ Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements S. 1172
Act of 2015.
Pub. L. 114–143 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015 ................... S. 1180★
(H.R. 1738)
(H.R. 1472)
Pub. L. 114–150 Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Consolidation Accountability Act of S. 1638
2015.
(H.R. 1640)
Pub. L. 114–190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 ......................................................... H.R. 636
(H.R. 2843)
(H.R. 4698)
(H.R. 5388)
Pub. L. 114–267 Northern Border Security Review Act ............................................................................ S. 1808★
Pub. L. 114–268 First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act ................................................................... S. 1915★
(H.R. 1300)
Pub. L. 114–278 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act ................ H.R. 710
Pub. L. 114–279 Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 ............................................................ H.R. 875
Pub. L. 114–285 Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 ... H.R. 3842
Pub. L. 114–293 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act .................................................. H.R. 5065
Pub. L. 114–301 GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 ............................................................................ H.R. 5687
Pub. L. 114–304 United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 ............................. H.R. 5877
Pub. L. 114–328 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ............................................ S. 2943

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Law Title Bill

(H.R. 3510)
(H.R. 3572)
(H.R. 3586)
(H.R. 4402) (H.R.
4408) (H.R.
4509) (H.R.
4780) (H.R.
5064)
(S. 2976)
★Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

115th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in the
House on January 3, 2017, by a record vote of 234 Yeas and 193
Nays (Roll No. 6).
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 1, 2017,
for an organizational meeting for the 115th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members: with 18 Re-
publicans and 14 Democrats. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar Smith
of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers, of Ala-
bama; Mr. Jeff Duncan, of South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino, of
Pennsylvania; Mr. Lou Barletta, of Pennsylvania; Mr. Scott Perry,
of Pennsylvania; Mr. John Katko, of New York; Mr. Will Hurd, of
Texas; Ms. Martha McSally, of Arizona; Mr. John Ratcliffe, of
Texas; Mr. Daniel M. Donovan, Jr., of New York; Mr. Mike Galla-
gher, of Wisconsin; Mr. Clay Higgins, of Louisiana; Mr. John H.
Rutherford, of Florida; Mr. Thomas A. Garrett, Jr., of Virginia; Mr.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania; Mr. Ron Estes of Kansas;
Mr. Don Bacon of Nebraska; Mrs. Debbie Lesko of Arizona; Mr.
Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee, of
Texas; Mr. James R. Langevin, of Rhode Island; Mr. Cedric L.
Richmond, of Louisiana; Mr. William R. Keating, of Massachusetts;
Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr., of New Jersey; Mr. Filemon Vela, of
Texas; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Coleman, of New Jersey; Miss Kath-
leen M. Rice, of New York; Mr. J. Luis Correa, of California; Mrs.
Val Butler Demings, of Florida; and Ms. Nanette Diaz Barragán,
of California.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the Subcommittee
on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee on Cybersecu-
rity and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on Oversight
and Management Efficiency; the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Protective Security; and the Subcommittee on Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, and Communications.
Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 115–38 ............................... DHS Stop Asset and Vehicle Excess Act ............................... H.R. 366
Pub. L. 115–43 ............................... Securing our Agriculture and Food Act ................................. H.R. 1238

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Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 115–79 ............................... Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards S. 504
Act of 2017.
(H.R. 2805)
Pub. L. 115–112 ............................. International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by H.R. 2142
Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act.
Pub. L. 115–118 ............................. FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 .................... S. 139
(H.R. 4478)
Pub. L. 115–125 ............................. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Author- H.R. 4708
ization Act.
Pub. L. 115–790 ............................. Transportation Worker Identification Credential Account- H.R. 5729
ability Act of 2018.

116th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 6, agreed to in the
House on January 3, 2019, by a record vote of 234 Yeas and 197
Nays (Roll No. 7).
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 1, 2017,
for an organizational meeting for the 116th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi.
The Committee Membership was set at 31 Members: with 18
Democrats and 13 Republicans. The Committee Membership was
reset to 32 Members: with 18 Democrats and 14 Republicans. The
Following members were appointed to the Committee on Homeland
Security for all or part of the Congress: Mr. Bennie G. Thompson,
of Mississippi; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee, of Texas; Mr. James R.
Langevin, of Rhode Island; Mr. Cedric L. Richmond, of Louisiana;
Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr., of New Jersey; Miss Kathleen M. Rice,
of New York; Mr. J. Luis Correa, of California; Ms. Xochitl Torres
Small of New Mexico; Mr. Max Rose of New York; Ms. Lauren
Underwood of Illinois; Ms. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan; Mr. Emanuel
Cleaver of Missouri; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke
of New York; Ms. Dina Titus of Nevada; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Cole-
man, of New Jersey; and Ms. Nanette Diaz Barragán, of California;
Mrs. Val Butler Demings, of Florida; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama;
Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas;
Mr. John Katko of New York; Mr. John Ratcliffe of Texas; Mr.
Mark Walker of North Carolina; Mr. Clay Higgins of Louisiana;
Mrs. Debbie Lesko of Arizona; Mr. Mark Green of Tennessee; Mr.
Van Taylor of Texas; Mr. John Joyce of Pennsylvania; Mr. Dan
Crenshaw of Texas; Mr. Michael Guest of Mississippi; Mr. Dan
Bishop of North Carolina; Mr. Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey;
and Mr. Mike Garcia of California.
The Committee established six Subcommittees: the Sub-
committee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations; the
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and In-
novation; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Re-
sponse, and Recovery; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism; the Subcommittee on oversight Management,
and Accountability; the Subcommittee on Transportation and Mari-
time Security.
The Committee had 13 measures signed into law during the
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Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 116–2 ................................. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Exten- H.R. 251
sion Act.
Pub. L. 116–22 ............................... Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing In- H.R. 269
novation Act of 2019..
Pub. L. 116–64 ............................... Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019 ... H.R. 1590
Pub. L. 116–92 ............................... National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ..... S. 1790*
(H.R. 428)
(H.R. 2621)
(H.R. 3106)
Pub. L. 116–93 ............................... Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ................................. H.R. 1158
Pub. L. 116–94 ............................... Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 .................... H.R. 1865*
(H.R. 3851)
Pub. L. 116–108 ............................. Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Ter- H.R. 2476
rorism Act of 2019.
Pub. L. 116–116 ............................. DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act ............................ H.R. 504
Pub. L. 116–122 ............................. Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 ....... S. 2107
Pub. L. 116–150 ............................. A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Stand- S. 4148*
ards Program of the Department of Homeland Security,
and for other purposes..
Pub. L. 116–283 .............................. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ..... H.R. 6395*
(H.R. 1975)
(H.R. 3484)
(H.R. 5273)
(H.R. 5658)
(H.R. 5780)
(H.R. 7588)
(H.R. 7589)
Pub. L. 116–254 ............................. DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 ....................... H.R. 4761
Pub. L. 116–260 ............................. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ................................. H.R. 133*
(H.R. 769)
(H.R. 2590)
(H.R. 3787)
(H.R. 4739)
(H.R. 7944)
(H.R. 8833)
(H.R. 8993)
* Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security

117th Congress
The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 8, agreed in the
House on January 4, 2021, by a roll call vote of 217 Yeas and 206
Nays (Roll No. 8).
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 3, 2021,
for an organizational meeting for the 117th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi.
The Committee Membership was set at 35 Members, with 19
democrats and 16 Republicans. The following Members were ap-
pointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of
the Congress: Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Sheila
Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr.
Donald M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. J. Luis Correa of Cali-
fornia; Ms. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan; Mr. Emanuel Cleaver of
Missouri; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New
York; Mr. Eric Swalwell of California; Ms. Dina Titus of Nevada;
Mrs. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey; Miss Kathleen M.
Rice of New York; Mrs. Val Butler Demings of Florida; Ms. Nanette
Diaz Barragán of California; Mr. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey;
Mrs. Elaine Luria of Virginia; Mr. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey;

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Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Clay Higgins of Louisiana; Mr.
Michael Guest of Mississippi; Mr. Dan Bishop of North Carolina;
Mr. Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey; Mr. Ralph Norman of
South Carolina; Mrs. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa; Mrs.
Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee; Mr. Andrew Clyde of Georgia;
Mr. Carlos Gimenez of Florida; Mr. Jake LaTurner; Mr. Peter
Meijer of Michigan; Mrs. Kat Cammack of Florida; Mr. August
Pfluger of Texas; Mr. Andrew Garbarino of New York; Mrs. Mayra
Flores of Texas.
The Committee established six subcommittees: the Subcommittee
on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations; the Subcommittee
on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation; the
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recov-
ery; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism; the
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability; the
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
The Committee had 10 measures signed into law during the
117th Congress, consisting of provisions of 47 measures referred to
the Committee:

Law Title Bill

Pub. L. 117–47 .. K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 ................................................................................... S. 1917*
(H.R. 4691)
Pub. L. 117–58 .. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ....................................................................... H.R. 3684*
(H.R. 3138)
Pub. L. 117–81 .. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 ............................................ S. 1605*
(H.R. 367)
(H.R. 396)
(H.R. 473)
(H.R. 490)
(H.R. 1833)
(H.R. 1850)
(H.R. 1871)
(H.R. 1877)
(H.R. 1893)
(H.R. 1895)
(H.R. 2659)
(H.R. 2795)
(H.R. 2980)
(H.R. 3223)
(H.R. 3263)
(H.R. 3264)
(H.R. 4350)
(H.R. 5146)
(H.R. 5682)
Pub. L. 117–103 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ........................................................................ S. 2471*
(H.R. 5440)
Pub. L. 117–113 Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act ................................................................................ H.R. 5681
Pub. L. 117–122 National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021 .................................... S. 658
Pub. L. 117–130 Homeland Security for Children Act .............................................................................. H.R. 4426
Pub. L. 117–150 State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 .............................................. S. 2520
(H.R. 5960)

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Pub. L. 117–263 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 ................ H.R. 7776*
(H.R. 370)
(H.R. 408)
(H.R. 2915)
(H.R. 4089)
(H.R. 4094)
(H.R. 4209)
(H.R. 4363)
(H.R. 4476)
(H.R. 5274)
(H.R. 5574)
(H.R. 5615)
(H.R. 5658)
(H.R. 6387)
(H.R. 6824)
(H.R. 6825)
(H.R. 6868)
(H.R. 7174)
(H.R. 7777)
(H.R. 8316)
(H.R. 8801)
Pub. L. 117–322 Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 ................................................................. S. 2991*
(H.R. 6736)
* Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on Homeland Security.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
During the 117th Congress, the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity received a referral of 285 measures. 10 measures were signed
into law that included provisions of 47 measures referred to the
Committee.

K–12 CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2021
PUBLIC LAW 117–47 S. 1917 (H.R. 4691)

To establish a K–12 education cybersecurity initiative, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021’’ requires the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to study the cybersecu-
rity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and develop rec-
ommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to as-
sist schools in facing those risks. The use of such recommendations
shall be voluntary. The study is required to evaluate the challenges
that schools face in securing (1) information systems owned, leased,
or relied upon by those schools; and (2) sensitive student and em-
ployee records. Further, the bill requires CISA to (1) develop an on-
line training toolkit designed for school officials; and (2) make
available on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website
the study’s findings, the cybersecurity guidelines, and the toolkit.
Legislative History

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S. 1917 was introduced in the Senate on May 27, 2021, by Mr.
Peters, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.
On July 14, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered S. 1917 and ordered the
measure reported favorably by voice vote.
On July 26, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs reported S. 1917 to the Senate (S. Rept.
117–32).
On August 9, 2021, the Senate considered and agreed to pass S.
1917 by unanimous consent.
On August 13, 2021, the House received and held S. 1917 at the
desk.
On September 29, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass
S. 1917 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On October 5, 2021, S. 1917 was presented to the President.
On October 8, 2021, S. 1917 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–47).
H.R. 4691
H.R. 4691 was introduced in the House on July 26, 2021, by Mr.
Langevin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 27, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4691 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 4691.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4691 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On September 14, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 4691 to the House (H. Rept. 117–122).
116th Congress
S. 3033
S. 3033 was introduced in the Senate on December 12, 2019, by
Mr. Peters, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security and Governmental Affairs.

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT
PUBLIC LAW 117–58 H.R. 3684 (SEE H.R. 3138)

To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit
programs, and for other purposes.

Summary
Among other provisions, the ‘‘Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act’’ provides new funding for infrastructure projects, including for
roads, bridges, and major projects; passenger and freight rail; high-
way and pedestrian safety; public transit; broadband; ports and wa-
terways; airports; water infrastructure; power and grid reliability
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buses and ferries; electric vehicle charging; addressing legacy pollu-
tion by cleaning up Brownfield and Superfund sites and reclaiming
abandoned mines; and Western Water Infrastructure, as well as a
homeland security measure that originated in the Committee on
Homeland Security (See H.R. 3138).
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3684
H.R. 3684 was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr.
DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure.
On June 7, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure referred H.R. 3684 to the Subcommittees on
Highways and Transit and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
On June 9, 2021, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure discharged the Subcommittees on Highways and Transit
and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials from further
consideration of H.R. 3681.
On June 9, 2021, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure began consideration of H.R. 3684.
On June 10, 2021, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure completed consideration of H.R. 3684 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, as amended, by a roll call vote of 38
Yeas and 26 Nays.
On June 22, 2021, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure reported H.R. 3684 to the House (H. Rept. 117–70).
On June 30, 2021, the House began consideration of H.R. 3684.
On July 1, 2021, the House completed consideration and passed
H.R. 3684 by a roll call vote of 221 Yeas and 201 Nays (Roll No.
208).
On July 12, 2021, the Senate received H.R. 3684, read the meas-
ure once, and placed the measure on the Senate Legislative Cal-
endar under Read the First Time.
On July 13, 2021, the Senate read H.R. 3684 the second time and
placed the measure on the Senate Legislative Calendar under Gen-
eral Orders.
On July 19, 2021, Mr. Schumer moved to proceed to H.R. 3684
and filed a cloture motion on the same.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate did not invoke cloture on the mo-
tion to proceed by a roll call vote of 49 Yeas and 51 Nays (Record
Vote No. 276), and Mr. Schumer entered a motion to reconsider the
failed cloture vote.
On July 28, 2021, the Senate agreed to reconsider the vote by
which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.
3684 by voice vote. Upon reconsideration, the Senate invoked clo-
ture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3684 by a roll call vote of
67 Yeas and 32 Nays (Recorded Vote Number 285).
On July 30, 2021, the Senate voted to proceed to consideration
of H.R. 3684 by a roll call vote of 66 yeas and 28 nays (Recorded

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On August 1, 2021, the Senate began consideration of H.R. 3684,
and Mr. Schumer offered Senate Amendment 2137, which con-
tained the comparable text of H.R. 3138.
On August 7, 2021, the Senate invoked cloture on Senate Amend-
ment 2137, as amended, by a roll call vote of 67 Yeas and 27 Nays
(Recorded Vote Number 309).
On August 8, 2021, the Senate agreed to waive all applicable
budgetary discipline with respect to Senate Amendment 2137 by a
roll call vote of 64 Yeas and 33 Nays (Recorded Vote Number 311),
and the Senate agreed to Senate Amendment 2137, as amended, by
a roll call vote of 69 Yeas and 28 Nays (Recorded Vote Number
312). Further, the Senate invoked cloture on H.R. 3684 by a roll
call vote of 68 Yeas and 29 Nays (Recorded Vote Number 313).
On August 10, 2021, the Senate passed H.R. 3684 with an
amendment by a roll call vote of 69 Yeas to 30 Nays (Recorded
Vote Number 314).
On August 16, 2021, the message on Senate action on H.R. 3684
was sent to the House.
On September 27, 2021, the House began consideration of the
Senate amendment to H.R. 3684.
On September 28, 2021, the House resumed proceedings on H.R.
3684 pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX. And at the conclusion of
debate, the Yeas and Nays were ordered on the question of adop-
tion of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment, and further
proceedings were postponed.
On November 5, 2021, the House agreed to the motion that the
House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 by a roll call
vote of 228 Yeas and 206 Nays (Roll No. 369). Further, the House
agreed to table the motion to reconsider by a roll call vote of 228
Yeas and 205 Nays (Roll No. 370).
On November 8, 2021, H.R. 3684 was presented to the President.
On November 15, 2021, H.R. 3684 was approved and signed by
the President (Pub. L. 117–58).

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
PUBLIC LAW 117–81 S. 1605 (SEE H.R. 367, H.R. 396, H.R. 473, H.R.
490, H.R. 1833, H.R. 1850, H.R. 1871, H.R. 1877, H.R. 1893, H.R. 1895,
H.R. 2659, H.R. 2795, H.R. 2980, H.R. 3223, H.R. 3263, H.R. 3264, H.R.
4350, H.R. 5146, H.R. 5682)

Summary
The ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022’’
authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and programs
for FY 2022 and addresses various other issues, as well as certain
homeland security related measures that originated in the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security (See H.R. 367, H.R. 396, H.R. 473,

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H.R. 1895, H.R. 2659, H.R. 2795, H.R. 2980, H.R. 3223, H.R. 3263,
H.R. 3264, H.R. 4350, H.R. 5146, and H.R. 5682).
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 1605
S. 1605 was introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2021, by Mr.
Scott of Florida, read twice, and referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources.
On June 9, 2021, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources was discharged from further consideration of S. 1605,
and the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent.
On June 11, 2021, S. 1605 was received in the House and held
at the desk.
On December 7, 2021, the House considered S. 1605 and passed
the bill, with an amendment, by a roll call vote of 363 Yeas and
70 Nays (Roll No. 405).
On December 8, 2021, the House amendment to S. 1605 was laid
before the Senate by unanimous consent, and Mr. Schumer moved
to concur in the House amendment.
On December 14, 2021, the Senate considered S. 1605 and in-
voked cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to
S. 1605 by a roll call vote of 86 Yeas and 13 Nays (Record Vote
No. 496).
On December 15, 2021, the Senate concurred in the House
amendment to S. 1605 by a roll call vote of 88 Yeas and 11 Nays
(Record Vote No. 499).
On December 23, 2021, S. 1605 was presented to the President.
On December 27, 2021, S. 1605 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–81).

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022
PUBLIC LAW 117–103 H.R. 2471 (SEE H.R. 5440)

Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022,
and for providing emergency assistance for the situation in Ukraine, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022’’ provides appropria-
tions to Federal agencies for the remainder of FY 2022, provides
supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and
modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range
of policy areas, including H.R. 5440, the ‘‘Cyber Incident Reporting
for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021,’’ requiring reporting and
other actions to address cybersecurity incidents, including
ransomware attacks (See H.R. 5440).
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
117th Congress
H.R. 2471
H.R. 2471 was introduced in the House on April 13, 2021, by Mr.

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On April 21, 2021, the Committee on Foreign Affairs considered
H.R. 2471 and ordered the measure reported with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute by voice vote.
On June 28, 2021, the House began consideration of H.R. 2471.
On June 29, 2021, the House considered H.R. 2471, as amended,
under suspension of the rules.
On June 29, 2021, Mr. McGovern moved to suspend the rules
and pass H.R. 2471, as amended, and other measures pursuant to
the provisions of House Resolution 504, and the original motion to
suspend the rules and pass the bill was considered as withdrawn.
The motion offered by Mr. McGovern was agreed to by a 2/3ds roll
call vote of 366 Yeas and 46 Nays (Roll No. 191), so the House
passed the bill, as amended.
On July 12, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2471 to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On January 13, 2022, the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2471, and
the measure was laid before the Senate by unanimous consent.
On January 13, 2022, the Senate agreed to S. Amdt. 4902, an
amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by Mr. Schumer
for Mr. Cardin, by unanimous consent.
On January 13, 2022, the Senate passed H.R. 2471, as amended,
by voice vote.
On March 9, 2022, Ms. DeLauro moved that the House concur
in Senate amendment with an amendment. The question was di-
vided pursuant to House Resolution 973. The first portion of the di-
vided question concerning Divisions B, C, F, X, Z, and titles 2 and
3 of division N was agreed to by a roll call vote of 361 Yeas and
69 Nays (Roll No. 65). The second portion of the divided question
concerning the remaining divisions was agreed to by a roll call vote
of 260 Yeas and 171 Nays, with 1 Member recorded as present
(Roll No. 66).
On March 9, 2022, the House agreed to a motion to table the mo-
tion to reconsider the first portion of the divided question by a roll
call vote of 270 Yeas and 157 Nays (Roll No. 67). And further, the
House agreed to a motion to table the motion to reconsider the sec-
ond portion of the divided question by a roll call vote of 249 Yeas
and 180 Nays (Roll No. 68).
On March 10, 2022, the House sent a message on the action to
the Senate, and the measure was laid before the Senate by unani-
mous consent.
On March 10, 2022, the Senate concurred in the House amend-
ment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, under the order of
March 10, 2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by a
roll call vote of 68 Yeas and 31 Nays (Record Vote Number 78).
On March 14, 2022, H.R. 2471 was presented to the President.
On March 15, 2022, H.R. 2471 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–103).

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SHADOW WOLVES ENHANCEMENT ACT
PUBLIC LAW 117–113 H.R. 5681

To authorize the reclassification of the tactical enforcement officers (commonly
known as the ‘‘Shadow Wolves’’) in the Homeland Security Investigations tactical
patrol unit operating on the lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation as special agents,
and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act’’ authorizes U.S. Immi-
gration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers as-
signed to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O’odham Nation land,
commonly known as ‘‘Shadow Wolves,’’ as ICE special agents upon
completing certain required training. Certain officers assigned to a
comparable unit, regardless of location, may also be reclassified as
ICE special agents upon completing the training. The Department
of Homeland Security and the Government Accountability Office
are also directed to study and report on the best processes for ex-
panding the Shadow Wolves program.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5681
H.R. 5681 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021, by
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On October 25, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5681 to the Subcommittee on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and
Operations from further consideration of H.R. 5681.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5681 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On February 11, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5681 (H. Rept. 117–246).
On March 8, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
5681 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 387
Yeas and 33 Nays (Roll No. 60).
On March 10, 2022, the Senate received and read twice H.R.
5681.
On April 5, 2022, the Senate passed H.R. 5681 by unanimous
consent.
On April 7, 2022, H.R. 5681 was presented to the President.
On April 19, 2022, H.R. 5681 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–113).

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NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM ACT OF
2021
PUBLIC LAW 117–122 S. 658

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with cybersecurity con-
sortia for training, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of
2021’’ authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to work
with one or more consortia composed of nonprofit entities to de-
velop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training to State, Tribal,
and local first responders and officials. Participating entities are
required to develop and update a curriculum utilizing existing
training and educational programs and models; provide technical
assistance services, training, and educational programs; and con-
duct cross-sector cybersecurity training, education, and simulation
exercises. The bill sets forth considerations to be taken into account
by the Secretary when identifying entities to participate in the con-
sortia that include (1) prior experience providing cybersecurity
training, education, and exercises; (2) geographic diversity of the
members of the consortia; (3) the participation by one or more his-
torically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institu-
tions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, other minority-serving in-
stitutions, and community colleges that participate in the National
Centers of Excellence in Cybersecurity program, as administered
by the Department of Homeland Security. It also directs the DHS
Secretary to measure the effectiveness of the consortia and to con-
duct outreach to entities regarding opportunities to participate in
the consortia.
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 658
S. 658 was introduced in the Senate on March 3, 2021, by Mr.
Cornyn, read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
On March 17, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered S. 658 and ordered the meas-
ure reported favorably by voice vote.
On June 14, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs reported S. 658 (S. Rept. 117–24).
On July 15, 2021, the Senate passed S. 658 by unanimous con-
sent.
On July 16, 2021, S. 658 was received in the House and held at
the desk.
On August 6, 2021, S. 658 was referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On August 7, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred S. 658 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infra-
structure Protection, and Innovation.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
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On March 7, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass S.
658, as amended, under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call
vote of 403 Yeas and 19 Nays (Roll No. 59).
On April 7, 2022, the Senate concurred in the House amendment
to S. 658 by unanimous consent.
On May 3, 2022, S. 658 was presented to the President.
On May 12, 2022, S. 658 was approved and signed by the Presi-
dent (Pub. L. 117–122).

HOMELAND SECURITY FOR CHILDREN ACT
P.L. 117–130 H.R. 4426

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children
are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Homeland Security for Children Act’’ requires DHS to en-
sure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security
planning. Specifically, each DHS office and component is required
to consider the needs of children, including children within under-
served communities, in mission planning and execution. The Sec-
retary of Homeland Security is directed to require the head of each
DHS office and component to seek, to the extent practicable, advice
and feedback from organizations representing the needs of chil-
dren. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activi-
ties to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and
other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to co-
ordinate such integration. It requires the Secretary to report to
Congress on the efforts DHS has undertaken to review and incor-
porate feedback from organizations representing the needs of chil-
dren and the implementation of the requirements of this Act.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4426
H.R. 4426 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2021, by Mr.
Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
in addition, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture.
On July 14, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4426 to the Subcommittee on Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, and Recovery, and the Chair of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure referred H.R. 4426 to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
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On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4426 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On September 23, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House floor, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure would agree to be discharged from further con-
sideration of H.R. 4426. On that same date, the Chair of the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the juris-
dictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure and the agreement to waive further consideration. The
letter further acknowledged the agreement to support a request for
conferees in the event of a House-Senate conference.
On September 29, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass
H.R. 4426 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On September 30, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4426 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
On November 3, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4426 and ordered
the measure reported favorably by voice vote.
On April 27, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4426 (S. Rept. 117–100).
On May 16, 2022, the Senate considered and passed H.R. 4426
by unanimous consent.
On May 26, 2022, H.R. 4426 was presented to the President.
On June 6, 2022, H.R. 4426 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–130).
116th Congress
H.R. 2932
H.R. 2932 was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr.
Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
in addition, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture.
On May 23, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure referred H.R. 2932 to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
On June 11, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 2932 to the Subcommittee on Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, and Recovery.
On October 23, 2019, the Subcommittee on Emergency Prepared-
ness, Response, and Recovery was discharged, the Committee on
Homeland Security considered H.R. 2932, and ordered it to be re-
ported favorably to the House by unanimous consent.
On January 7, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House floor, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure would not seek a sequential referral of H.R.
2932. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
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agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2932. The letter
further agreed to support the request for conferees in the event of
a House-Senate conference.
On January 8, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 2932 (H. Rept. 116–370, Part I) and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged.
On February 10, 2020, H.R. 2932 was considered in the House
under suspension of the rules and passed by a 2/3ds roll call vote
of 374 Yeas and 11 Nays (Roll No. 55).
On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 2932 to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2021
PUBLIC LAW 117–150 S. 2520 (H.R. 5960)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for engagements with
State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021’’
provides for collaboration between DHS and State, local, Tribal,
and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations,
and the general public, regarding cybersecurity. The bill expands
DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements,
including provision of assistance and education related to cyber
threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecu-
rity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident
response and management, analysis, and warnings. The bill re-
quires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration
Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-
State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in speci-
fied activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with State, local,
Tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational
and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) pro-
mote cybersecurity education and awareness.
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 2520
S. 2520 was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2021, by Mr.
Peters and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
On August 4, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered S. 2520 and ordered the
measure to be reported, with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute, by voice vote.
On October 21, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs reported S. 2520 with an amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute (S. Rept. 117–42).
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unanimous consent. On the same date, the Senate passed S. 2520,
as amended, by unanimous consent.
On January 13, 2022, S. 2520 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
On January 18, 2022, S. 2520 was referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On May 16, 2022, S. 2520 was considered in the House under
suspension of the rules.
On May 17, 2022, the House continued consideration of S. 2520,
and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the measure by a 2/3ds
roll call vote of 404 Yeas and 14 Nays (Roll No. 194).
On June 9, 2022, S. 2520 was presented to the President.
On June 21, 2022, S. 2520 was approved and signed by the Presi-
dent (Pub. L. 117–150).
H.R. 5960
H.R. 5960 was introduced in the House on November 12, 2021,
by Mr. Neguse and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On November 15, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5960 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

JAMES M. INHOFE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023
PUBLIC LAW 117–263 H.R. 7776 (SEE H.R. 370, H.R. 408, H.R. 2915,
H.R. 4089, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4209, H.R. 4363, H.R. 4476, H.R. 5274, H.R.
5574, H.R. 5615, H.R. 5658, H.R. 6387, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6825, H.R. 6868,
H.R. 7174, H.R. 7777, H.R. 7900, H.R. 8316, H.R. 8801)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Depart-
ment of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the De-
partment of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year,
and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023’’ authorizes the Department of Defense activities
for FY 2023 and addresses other issues, such as various homeland
security measures that originated in the Committee on Homeland
Security (See H.R. 370, H.R. 408, H.R. 2915, H.R. 4089, H.R. 4094,
H.R. 4209, H.R. 4363, H.R. 4476, H.R. 5274, H.R. 5574, H.R. 5615,
H.R. 5658, H.R. 6387, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6825, H.R. 6868, H.R. 7174,
H.R. 7777, H.R. 7900, H.R. 8316, and H.R. 8801).
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 7776
H.R. 7776 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022, by Mr.
DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-

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On May 17, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure referred H.R. 7776 to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
On May 18, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and En-
vironment was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7776.
On May 18, 2022, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure considered H.R. 7776 and ordered the measure reported,
as amended, by voice vote.
On June 7, 2022, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure reported the measure (H. Rept. 117–347).
On June 7, 2022, the House began consideration of H.R. 7776, as
amended, under suspension of the rules.
On June 8, 2022, the House continued consideration of H.R.
7776, and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the measure, as
amended, by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 384 Yeas and 37 Nays (Roll
No. 253).
On June 9, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and placed
H.R. 7776 on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Or-
ders.
On July 28, 2022, H.R. 7776 was laid before the Senate by unani-
mous consent.
On July 28, 2022, the Senate agreed to S. Amdt. 5140, proposed
by Mr. Carper, by unanimous consent.
On July 28, 2022, the Senate passed H.R. 7776, as amended,
under the order of July 20, 2022, having achieved 60 votes in the
affirmative by a roll call vote of 93 Yeas and 1 Nay (Recorded Vote
Number 273).
On July 28, 2022, the message on Senate action was sent to the
House.
On December 8, 2022, Mr. Smith of Washington moved to sus-
pend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1512 ‘‘Providing for the concur-
rence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with
an amendment.’’ The House considered and agreed to pass H. Res.
1512 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 350
Yeas and 80 Nays (Roll No. 516).
On December 13, 2022, H.R. 7776 was laid before the Senate by
unanimous consent.
On December 14, 2022, the Senate continued consideration of
H.R. 7776.
On December 15, 2022, the Senate agreed, under the order of De-
cember 15, 2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, to
the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776 by
a roll call vote of 83 Yeas and 11 Nays (Record Vote No. 396).
On December 16, 2022, a message on Senate action was sent to
the House.
On December 22, 2022, H.R. 7776 was presented to the Presi-
dent.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 7776 was approved and signed by
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COUNTERING HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2021
PUBLIC LAW 117–322 S. 2991 (H.R. 6736)

To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human
Trafficking, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021’’ provides statu-
tory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking
(CCHT) within DHS. The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat
human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with
forced labor. The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to
improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to com-
bat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with
forced labor. The bill transfers the functions and resources of the
Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat
human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the
CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the Depart-
ment related to combating human trafficking.
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 2991
S. 2991 was introduced in the Senate on October 18, 2021, by
Mr. Peters, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security and Governmental Affairs.
On November 3, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered S. 2991 and ordered the measure
reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute, by voice vote.
On February 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs reported S. 2991 with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute (S. Rept. 117–73).
On April 6, 2022, S. 2991 was laid before the Senate by unani-
mous consent.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate agreed to S. Amdt. 5019, an amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute, proposed by Mr. Schumer for
Mr. Peters, by unanimous consent. Subsequently, the Senate
passed S. 2991, as amended, by unanimous consent.
On April 7, 2022, S. 2991 was received in the House and held
at the desk.
On December 9, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Judici-
ary, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would forego consider-
ation of S. 2991.
On December 9, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on the Judici-
ary responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Homeland Security and the agreement to forego con-
sideration of S. 2991. The letter further agreed to support the re-
quest for conferees in the event of a House-Senate conference.
On December 14, 2022, the House considered S. 2991 under sus-
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On December 23, 2022, S. 2991 was presented to the President.
On December 27, 2022, S. 2991 was approved and signed by the
President (Pub. L. 117–322).
H.R. 6736
H.R. 6736 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2022, by
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in
addition, to the Committees on Homeland Security and Ways and
Means, 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.
On February 16, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6736 to the Subcommittees on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations, and Oversight, Management, and
Accountability.

HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL CAREER
PROGRAM ACT
H.R. 367 (SEE SECTION 6405 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an acquisition profes-
sional career program, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Pro-
gram Act’’ establishes in DHS an acquisition professional career
program to develop a cadre of acquisition professionals within
DHS. The Management Directorate is directed to administer the
program, including carrying out recruitment efforts and providing
specialized acquisition training. The program shall be comprised of
acquisition training, on-the-job experience, Department-wide rota-
tions, mentorship, shadowing, and other career development oppor-
tunities. It requires the DHS Secretary to annually report to Con-
gress through 2027 on the status of the program and information
regarding program participation.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 367
H.R. 367 was introduced in the House on January 19, 2021, by
Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 367 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On April 19, 2021, the House began consideration of H.R. 367
under suspension of the rules.
On April 20, 2021, Mr. Hoyer moved to suspend the rules and
pass H.R. 367, and other measures pursuant to the provisions of
House Resolution 330, and the original motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill was considered as withdrawn. The motion offered
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On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 367 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On July 14, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 367 and ordered the
measure reported by voice vote.
On May 24, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 367 (S. Rept. 117–118)
and placed it on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 367 was enacted into law as section
6405 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022’’ (Pub. L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 5822
H.R. 5822 was introduced in the House on February 10, 2020, by
Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 12, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5822 and ordered the measure to be reported, as
amended, by unanimous consent.
On August 14, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5822 to the House (H. Rept. 116–475).
On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5822 under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5822 to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.

QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2021
H.R. 370 (SEE SECTION 7141 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the
requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland
security reviews, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Correc-
tions Act of 2021’’ makes modifications and technical corrections to
the Department’s statutory requirement to issue a quadrennial
homeland security review (QHSR) under section 707 of the Home-
land Security Act of 2002. It requires enhanced consultation with
homeland security stakeholders and that DHS retain and, upon re-
quest, provide to Congress documentation related to the production
of the QHSR.
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H.R. 370 was introduced in the House on January 19, 2021, by
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On January 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 370 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On April 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
370 under suspension of the rules.
On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 370 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On August 3, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs ordered H.R. 370 reported favorably, without
amendment, by voice vote.
On December 27, 2022, H.R. 370 was enacted into law as Sec.
7141 of Division G of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
116th Congress
H.R. 1892
H.R. 1892 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2019, by
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On April 8, 2019, H.R. 1892 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
On May 14, 2019, H.R. 1892 was considered in the House under
suspension of the rules and passed by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 415
Yeas and 0 Nays (Roll No. 209).
On May 16, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1892 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT
H.R. 396 (SEE SECTIONS 6420–1 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
to clarify certain allowable uses of funds for public transportation security assist-
ance grants and establish periods of performance for such grants, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
The ‘‘Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act’’ establishes
periods of performance for the use of public transportation security
assistance grant funds. Funds provided pursuant to such a grant
for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection sys-
tems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by
a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, any such funds
used for security improvements for public transportation systems
or security improvements for stations and other public transpor-
tation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local gov-
ernments, shall remain available for at least 55 months. The Gov-
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sessment of how projects under the program address threats to
public transportation infrastructure.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 396
H.R. 396 was introduced in the House on January 21, 2021, by
Mr. Garbarino and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget.
On January 22, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 396 to the Subcommittee on Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, and Recovery.
The Chair of the Committee on the Budget sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on April 7, 2021,
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on the Budget would agree to waive formal
consideration of H.R. 396.
On April 9, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on the Budget and the agreement to waive further con-
sideration. The letter further acknowledged the agreement to sup-
port a request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be
called.
On April 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
396 under suspension of the rules.
On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 396 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 396 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 6420–1 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 1313
H.R. 1313 was introduced in the House on February 19, 2019, by
Mr. King of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On March 8, 2019, H.R. 1313 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
On May 14, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1313 under suspen-
sion of the rules and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1313 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On July 22, 2020, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 1313 and ordered it to
be reported favorably with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute.
On December 14, 2020, the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1313, as amended,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM
ACT OF 2021
H.R. 408 (SEE SECTION 7115 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, (P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a mentor-protégé pro-
gram, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protégé Program
Act of 2021’’ establishes a mentor-protégé program within DHS
under which a mentor firm enters into an agreement with a
protégé firm to assist the protégé with competing for prime con-
tracts and subcontracts of the Department. Participating firms
must enter into an agreement to participate in the program for at
least 36 months. It also directs the head of DHS’s Office of Small
and Disadvantage Business Utilization to report annually to Con-
gress about participation in the program.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 408
H.R. 408 was introduced on January 21, 2021, by Mr. McEachin
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 22, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 408 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On April 19, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
408 under suspension of the rules.
On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 408 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On July 14, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 408 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, without amendment, by voice vote.
On December 27, 2022, H.R. 408 was enacted into law as Sec.
7115 of Division G of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
116th Congress
H.R. 4727
H.R. 4727 was introduced in the House on October 17, 2019, by
Mr. McEachin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4727 and
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by
unanimous consent.
On November 22, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4727 (H.
Rept. 116–310).
On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4727 under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4727 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-

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On July 22, 2020, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4727 and ordered the
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate, as amended.
On November 9, 2020, the Senate Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4727 (S. Rept. 116–
287).

TRUSTED TRAVELER RECONSIDERATION AND RESTORATION
ACT OF 2021
H.R. 473 (SEE SECTIONS 6416–7 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To require a review of Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler programs,
and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of
2021’’ directs the Comptroller General to conduct a review of DHS’
trusted traveler programs not later than 1 year after enactment of
this Act. Such review shall examine (1) the extent to which DHS
tracks data and monitors trends related to trusted traveler pro-
grams; (2) whether DHS coordinates with other relevant federal,
state, local, Tribal, or territorial entities on redress procedures; (3)
how DHS may improve reconsideration procedures; and (4) the ex-
tent to which travelers are informed about reconsideration proce-
dures. It also directs DHS to provide a redress remedy to individ-
uals whose enrollment in such a program was revoked in error.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 473
H.R. 473 was introduced in the House on January 25, 2021, by
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 26, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 473 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On April 19, 2021, the House considered H.R. 473 and agreed to
a motion to suspend the rules and pass the measure by a voice
vote.
On April 20, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 473 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On July 14, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 473 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, without amendment, by voice vote.
On December 13, 2022, H.R. 473 was reported to the Senate (S.
Rept. 117–253) and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 637).
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 473 was enacted into law as section
6416–7 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

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H.R. 3675 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019, by Mr.
Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3675 and or-
dered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous con-
sent.
On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3675 (H. Rept.
116–191).
On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3675 was considered in the House
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 3675 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 3675 and ordered it to be re-
ported favorably to the Senate, without amendment.
On June 25, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 3675 (S. Rept. 116–237).

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MORALE, RECOGNITION,
LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ACT OF 2021 (DHS MORALE ACT)
H.R. 490 (SEE SECTIONS 6401–4 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale within the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security workforce by conferring new responsibilities to the Chief
Human Capital Officer, establishing an employee engagement steering committee,
requiring action plans, and authorizing an annual employee award program, and for
other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition,
Learning and Engagement Act of 2021’’ or ‘‘DHS MORALE Act’’ ad-
dresses workforce morale at the Department of Homeland Security.
The bill expands the duties of the Chief Human Capital Officer to
address morale within the DHS workforce, including through lead-
er development and employee engagement, maintaining a catalogue
of available employee development opportunities, and issuing a
DHS-wide employee engagement action plan. DHS is required to
establish an employee engagement steering committee and is au-
thorized to establish an annual employee award program. DHS is
directed to report to the congressional homeland security commit-
tees regarding the impacts of the lapse in appropriations between
December 22, 2018, and January 25, 2019, on (1) DHS human re-
sources operations; (2) DHS’s ability to meet hiring benchmarks;
and (3) retention, attrition, and morale of DHS personnel.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 490
H.R. 490 was introduced in the House on January 25, 2021, by
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On January 26, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 490 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On April 19, 2021, the House began consideration of H.R. 490
under suspension of the rules.
On April 20, 2021, Mr. Hoyer moved to suspend the rules and
pass H.R. 490, and other measures pursuant to the provisions of
House Resolution 330, and the original motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill was considered as withdrawn. The motion offered
by Mr. Hoyer was agreed to by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 355 Yeas
and 69 Nays (Roll No. 125), so the House passed the bill.
On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 490 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 490 was enacted into law as section
6401–4 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 1433
H.R. 1433 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2019, by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On March 13, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 1433 and or-
dered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as
amended, by unanimous consent.
On March 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 1433 (H. Rept.
116–26).
On April 1, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1433 under suspen-
sion of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1433 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

DHS INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT
ACT OF 2021
H.R. 1833 (SEE SECTION 1541 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to iden-
tify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement
Act of 2021’’ requires CISA to maintain certain capabilities to iden-
tify and address threats to industrial control systems. Specifically,
the bill requires CISA’s National Cybersecurity and Communica-
tions Integration Center to ensure that its activities address the se-
curity of both information and operational technology, including in-
dustrial control systems. Additionally, CISA is required to main-
tain capabilities to identify and address threats and vulnerabilities
to products and technologies intended for use in the automated

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identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control
systems; (2) maintaining threat hunting and incident response ca-
pabilities to respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents; (3) pro-
viding cybersecurity technical assistance to stakeholders; and (4)
collecting, coordinating, and providing vulnerability information to
the industrial control systems community. CISA is directed to pro-
vide to the homeland security committees a briefing on its indus-
trial control systems capabilities at specified intervals and the Gov-
ernment Accountability Office is required to review and report on
implementation of the Act.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1833
H.R. 1833 was introduced in the House on March 11, 2021, by
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 12, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1833 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 1833.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1833 and ordered the measure reported, as amended,
by unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1833, as amended, under suspension of the rules.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1833 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 1541 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR
FIRST RESPONDERS ACT
H.R. 1850 (SEE SECTION 6406 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the National Urban Secu-
rity Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Supporting Research and Development for First Responders
Act’’ directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate the
National Urban Security Technology Laboratory within the Science
and Technology Directorate as a science and technology laboratory
responsible for testing and evaluating emerging technologies and
conducting research and development to assist emergency response
providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of ter-
rorism. The laboratory is authorized to (1) conduct tests, evalua-
tions, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for
emergency response providers, including cybersecurity of such tech-
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Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1850
H.R. 1850 was introduced in the House on March 11, 2021 and
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 12, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1850 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 1850.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1850 and ordered the measure reported favorably to
the House by unanimous consent.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security
on July 8, 2021, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration
on the House Floor, the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology would agree to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 1850.
On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the agreement
to waive further consideration. The letter further acknowledged the
agreement to support a request for conferees should a House-Sen-
ate Conference be called.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1850, under suspension of the rules.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1850 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6406 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 542
H.R. 542 was introduced in the House on January 14, 2019 by
Miss Rice of New York and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security.
On February 4, 2019, H.R. 542 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infra-
structure Protection, and Innovation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 542.
On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 542 and or-
dered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous con-
sent.
On May 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 542 (H. Rpt.
116–87).
On June 10, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation on the House Floor, the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 542. On
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security
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seek a sequential referral of H.R. 542. The letter further agreed to
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate Con-
ference be called.
On June 10, 2019, H.R. 542 was considered in the House under
suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 395
Yeas to 3 Nays (Roll No. 242).
On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 542 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On July 22, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 542 and ordered it to be re-
ported favorably to the Senate with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute.

STRENGTHENING LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CAPABILITIES
ACT OF 2021
H.R. 1870 (SEE SECTIONS 6418–9 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of local
transportation security capabilities by assigning certain officers and intelligence an-
alysts to State, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk
surface transportation asset and improving the timely sharing of information re-
garding threats of terrorism and other threats, including targeted violence, and for
other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities
Act of 2021’’ addresses threat information sharing and law enforce-
ment training regarding the enhancement of security for surface
transportation assets. A surface transportation asset includes facili-
ties, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services
by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity of-
fering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus. Spe-
cifically, the bill directs DHS to prioritize the assignment of officers
and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Admin-
istration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations
with fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transpor-
tation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by
improving timely sharing of classified information regarding ter-
rorism and other threats. The bill also authorizes DHS to develop
a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and
response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to
terrorism and other threats at a surface transportation asset.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1870
H.R. 1870 was introduced to the House on March 12, 2021 by
Ms. Barragán and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On March 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1870 to the Subcommittee on Transportation

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On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 1870.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1870 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, to the House by unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1870, as amended, under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1870 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1870 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 6418–9 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 2539
H.R. 2539 was introduced in the House on May 7, 2019 by Ms.
Barragán and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2539 and or-
dered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by unani-
mous consent.
On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2539 (H. Rept.
116–93).
On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2539 was considered in the House under
suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 384
Yeas and 13 Nays (Roll No. 243).
On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2539 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY TRANSPARENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT
H.R. 1871 (SEE SECTION 6423 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To improve the understanding and clarity of Transportation Security Administration
policies, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Transportation Security Transparency Improvement Act’’
addresses policies of the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) related to sensitive security information and international
aviation security. Among other requirements, TSA must: ensure
clear and consistent designation of Sensitive Security Information,
including reasonable security justifications for such designation;
develop and implement a schedule to regularly review and update
TSA Sensitive Security Information Identification guidelines; con-
duct outreach to relevant stakeholders (e.g. air carriers, airport op-
erators, and state and local law enforcement) that regularly are
granted access to Sensitive Security Information to raise awareness
of TSA’s policies and guidelines governing the designation and use
of Sensitive Security Information; and develop and implement

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duct engagement with foreign partners on the implementation of
security directives and emergency amendments.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1871
H.R. 1871 was introduced in the House on March 12, 2021 by
Mr. Bishop of North Carolina and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On March 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1871 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from consideration of H.R. 1871.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1871 and ordered the measure reported favorably to
the House by unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1871 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1871 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1871 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6243 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 5670
H.R. 5670 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2020 by
Mr. Bishop of North Carolina and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5670 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by unanimous consent.

SECURITY SCREENING DURING COVID–19 ACT
H.R. 1877 (SEE SECTION 6415 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To require the Transportation Security Administration to issue a plan to improve
security screening procedures at airports during the COVID–19 national emergency,
and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Security Screening During COVID–19 Act’’ requires TSA to
implement a plan to enhance security operations at airports during
the COVID–19 national emergency in order to reduce risk of the
spread of the coronavirus at passenger screening checkpoints and
within the TSA workforce. TSA is authorized to consult with stake-
holders and their workforce when developing the plan. It also di-
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Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1877
H.R. 1877 was introduced in the House on March 12, 2021 by
Mr. Cleaver and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1877 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 1877.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1877 and ordered the measure reported favorably to
the House, as amended, by unanimous consent.
On April 30, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1877, as amended (H. Rept. 117–24).
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1877 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1877 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1877 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6415 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2021
H.R. 1893 (SEE SECTIONS 6411–6412 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To direct the Transportation Security Administration to develop a transportation se-
curity preparedness plan in the event of a communicable disease outbreak, and for
other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021’’ directs
TSA to survey its workforce regarding TSA’s response to the
COVID–19 pandemic. TSA is also required to develop and bienni-
ally review a transportation security preparedness plan for ad-
dressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases. The Govern-
ment Accountability Office is directed to submit a report to Con-
gress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, in-
cluding an analysis of whether such plan aligns with relevant fed-
eral plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and
the extent to which TSA is prepared to implement the plan.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1893
H.R. 1893 was introduced in the House on March 12, 2021 by
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland

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On March 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1893 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 1893.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1893 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
unanimous consent.
On April 30, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1893 to the House (H. Rept. 117–25).
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1893 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1893 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1893 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 6411–6412 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT PREPAREDNESS
ACT OF 2021
H.R. 1895 (SEE SECTIONS 6413–6414 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To enhance the preparedness of the Transportation Security Administration for pub-
lic health threats to the transportation security system of the United States, and
for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness
Act of 2021’’ directs TSA to analyze the preparedness of the U.S.
transportation security system for public health threats. Addition-
ally, it authorizes TSA to provide personnel who are not engaged
in front line transportation security efforts, to other components of
the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies
to improve coordination with such components and agencies to pre-
pare for, protect against, and respond to public health threats to
the transportation security system. It directs TSA to brief Con-
gress, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, regarding efforts to improve coordination with other com-
ponents of the Department and other Federal agencies to prepare
for, protect against, and respond to public health threats to the
transportation security system of the United States. It also directs
TSA to conduct an analysis of preparedness of the U.S. transpor-
tation security system for public health threats and to brief Con-
gress on the analysis as well as technologies necessary to combat
public health threats at security screening checkpoints.
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H.R. 1895 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021 by
Mr. Gimenez and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 17, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1895 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 1895.
On March 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1895 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
unanimous consent.
On April 30, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1895 to the House (H. Rept. 117–26).
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
1895 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1895 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 1895 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 6413–6414 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

UNITED STATES ISRAEL CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION
ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2021
H.R. 2659 (SEE SECTION 1551 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To establish a grant program at the Department of Homeland Security to promote
cooperative research and development between the United States and Israel on cy-
bersecurity.

Summary
The ‘‘United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhance-
ment Act of 2021’’ establishes a grant program within the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security to contribute to the homeland security
capabilities of both the United States and Israel. The grant pro-
gram is to be designed to support cybersecurity research and devel-
opment as well as the demonstration and commercialization of cy-
bersecurity technology. Grant applicants must be a joint venture
between a for-profit business entity, academic institution, National
Laboratory (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Energy Pol-
icy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)), or nonprofit entity in the United
States and a for-profit business entity, academic institution, or
nonprofit entity in Israel or the Governments of United States and
Israel.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 2659
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On April 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 2659 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 2659 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 1551 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

DHS BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT ACT
H.R. 2795 (SEE SECTION 6407 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the
Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act’’ requires DHS to
expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to iden-
tify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to pro-
vide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections per-
sonnel and establish an advisory board for the campaign. It directs
web-based training to utilize a learning management system to
provide online training opportunities to federal, state, local, Tribal,
territorial law enforcement officers; non-Federal correction system
personnel; and other individuals deemed appropriate to the Direc-
tor of the Blue Campaign. It also directs the establishment of a
Blue Campaign Advisory Board comprised of representatives from
certain DHS components that the Director consults with regarding:
(1) recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the de-
velopment of training and materials; (2) the development of effec-
tive awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal of-
ficials; (3) the identification of additional persons or entities that
may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking
and the development of materials for such persons.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 2795
H.R. 2795 was introduced in the House on April 22, 2021 by Mr.
Meijer and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On April 23, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 2795 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
The Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on May 18, 2021,
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on the Judiciary would forgo consideration of
H.R. 2795. On May 26, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Home-
land Security responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on the Judiciary and the agreement to waive fur-
ther consideration. The letter further acknowledged the agreement
to support a request for conferees should a House-Senate Con-

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On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 2795.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 2795 and ordered the measure reported favorably to the
House, as amended, by unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
2795 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2795 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 2795 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6407 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 5804
H.R. 5804 was introduced in the House on February 7, 2020 by
Mr. Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On February 12, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5804 and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, as amended, with a favorable recommendation by unani-
mous consent.
On September 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 5804 to the House as (H. Rpt. 116–498, Part I) and
the Committee on the Judiciary was discharged.
On September 4, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on the Judici-
ary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on the Judiciary would not seek a sequential
referral of H.R. 5804. On that same date, the Chair of the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the juris-
dictional interests of the Committee on the Judiciary and the
agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5804. The letter
further agreed to support the request for conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be called.
On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5804 under
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5804 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

HOMELAND PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT
H.R. 2915 (SEE SECTION 7112 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding the procurement of certain
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Summary
The ‘‘Homeland Procurement Reform Act’’ directs DHS to ensure
that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other
protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a frac-
tion of procurement funds be used for items manufactured by U.S.
small businesses. The bill sets forth requirements for waivers
based on a national emergency. DHS shall (1) ensure that covered
items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study
the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees of front-
line operational components (i.e., Customs and Border Protection
and other listed agencies and entities). DHS is required to report
to Congress with recommendations on how it could procure addi-
tional items from domestic sources and bolster the domestic supply
chain for specified national security-related items, including per-
sonal protective equipment and other items necessary to respond to
a pandemic such as that caused by COVID–19. Under the Act, the
Secretary of Homeland Security is required to ensure, to the max-
imum extent possible, that at least one-third of the funds obligated
for the procurement of uniforms and gear be used to purchase
goods manufactured by entities that qualify as a U.S. small busi-
ness. Moreover, the bill requires DHS to study whether uniform al-
lowances provided to personnel are adequate and to report on op-
portunities to procure additional items, such as personal protective
equipment, from domestic sources. Lastly, the bill strengthens sup-
ply chain security by mandating locked storage, reports of stolen
goods, and the destruction of defective or unusable items for any
item bearing official DHS insignia not manufactured in the U.S.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 2915
H.R. 2915 was introduced in the House on April 30, 2021 by Mr.
Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 3, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 2915 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Manage-
ment, and Accountability.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 2915.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 2915 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On October 5, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 2915, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–135)
and H.R. 2915 was placed on Union Calendar No. 96.
On November 16, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass
H.R. 2915, as amended, under suspension of the rules by voice
vote.
On November 17, 2021, the Senate received H.R. 2915.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 2915 was enacted into law as Sec.
7112 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
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H.R. 2083
H.R. 2083 was introduced in the House on April 4, 2019 by Mr.
Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 15, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 2083 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On May 30, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 2083, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116–90) and H.R.
2083 was placed on Union Calendar No. 65.
On June 10, 2019, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
2083, as amended, under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2083 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
115th Congress
H.R. 5574
H.R. 5574 was introduced in the House on April 18, 2018 by Mr.
Taylor of Virginia and referred to the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity.
On April 27, 2018, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 5574 to the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Management Efficiency.

CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION ACT
H.R. 2980 (SEE SECTIONS 6224–6227 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the remediation of cy-
bersecurity vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act’’ authorizes
DHS to take certain actions with the goal of countering cybersecu-
rity vulnerabilities. The National Cybersecurity and Communica-
tions Integration Center of DHS is authorized to disseminate mi-
gration protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including
in circumstances in which such vulnerabilities exist because soft-
ware or hardware is no longer supported by a vendor. The Science
and Technology Directorate is authorized to establish a competition
to develop remedies for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The bill di-
rects CISA, not later than 1 year after enactment of the Act, to re-
port on how the Agency carries out subsection (n) of section 2209
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to coordinate vulnerability
disclosures, including disclosures of cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The bill authorizes the DHS Under Secretary for Science and Tech-
nology to establish an incentive-based program that allows indus-
try, individuals, academia, and others to compete in identifying re-
mediation solutions for cybersecurity vulnerabilities to information
systems and industrial control systems, including supervisory con-
trol and data acquisition systems.
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H.R. 2980
H.R. 2980 was introduced in the House on May 4, 2021 by Ms.
Sheila Jackson Lee and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On May 5, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 2980 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, In-
frastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 2980.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 2980 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
2980 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2980 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 2980 was enacted into law as sec-
tion of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).
116th Congress
H.R. 3710
H.R. 3710 was introduced in the House on July 11, 2019 by Ms.
Jackson Lee and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3710 and or-
dered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by unani-
mous consent.
On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3710 (H. Rpt.
116–193).
On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3710 was considered in the House
under suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice
vote.
On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 3710 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT
H.R. 3138 (SEE SECTIONS 70611–70612 OF P.L. 117–58)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a grant program relating
to the cybersecurity of State and local governments, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act’’ requires
CISA to establish the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Pro-
gram to address cybersecurity risks and threats to the information
systems of state, local, or tribal organizations. Eligible grant appli-
cants (i.e., states and certain Indian tribes) must submit a cyberse-
curity plan—to be approved by CISA as a condition of disburse-
ment—that describes how the applicant will use the funds to ad-

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Grant funds are directed to be used to implement, develop, or re-
vise the applicant’s cybersecurity plan or to assist with activities
that address imminent cybersecurity risks or threats. CISA is re-
quired to establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resilience
Committee to provide state, local, and tribal stakeholder expertise,
situational awareness, and recommendations to CISA on how to ad-
dress cybersecurity risks and threats. CISA is directed to develop
and maintain a resource guide for state, local, tribal, and territorial
government officials to assist with identifying, preparing for, de-
tecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cy-
bersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. In addition, CISA is also
required to develop and make publicly available a Homeland Secu-
rity Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal,
and Territorial Governments. Finally, CISA is directed to assess
the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program to
detail approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government em-
ployees to CISA in cyber workforce positions.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3138
H.R. 3138 was introduced in the House on May 12, 2021 by Ms.
Clarke and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3138 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 3138.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3138 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, to the House by unanimous consent.
On June 1, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 3138, as amended (H. Rept. 117–48)
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
3138 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 3138 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On November 11, 2021, H.R. 3138 was enacted into law as sec-
tions 70611–70612 of H.R. 3684, the ‘‘Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act’’ (P.L. 117–58).
116th Congress
H.R. 5823
H.R. 5823 was introduced in the House on February 10, 2020 by
Mr. Richmond and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5823 and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as amended, with
a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
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On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5823 under
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5823 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

CISA CYBER EXERCISE ACT
H.R. 3223 (SEE SECTION 1547 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency the National Cyber Exercise Program, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘CISA Cyber Exercise Act’’ establishes the National Cyber
Exercise Program within CISA to evaluate the National Cyber Inci-
dent Response Plan and related plans and strategies. The National
Cyber Incident Response Plan outlines the roles and responsibil-
ities, capabilities, and coordinating structures that support how the
United States responds to and recovers from significant cyber inci-
dents posing risks to critical infrastructure. Based on current risk
assessments, the exercise program shall be designed to (1) simulate
partial or complete incapacitation of a government or critical infra-
structure network resulting from a cyber incident, (2) provide for
the systematic evaluation of cyber readiness and enhance oper-
ational understanding of the cyber incident response system and
relevant information sharing agreements, and (3) develop after-ac-
tion reports and plans that can incorporate lessons learned into fu-
ture operations.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3223
H.R. 3223 was introduced in the House on May 13, 2021 and re-
ferred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 14, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3223 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 3223.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3223 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
unanimous consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
3223 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
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On December 27, 2021, H.R. 3223 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 1547 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

DHS MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES ACT
H.R. 3263 (SEE SECTION 6408 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of
Homeland Security a medical countermeasures program, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Medical Countermeasures Act’’ directs DHS to estab-
lish a medical countermeasures program to facilitate personnel
readiness and protection for DHS employees and working animals
in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explo-
sives attack, naturally occurring disease outbreak, or pandemic,
and to support DHS mission continuity. The DHS Chief Medical
Officer is required to (1) provide programmatic oversight of the pro-
gram, (2) develop Department-wide standards for medical counter-
measure storage, security, dispensing, and documentation; (3)
maintain a stockpile of medical countermeasures, including anti-
biotics, antivirals, and radiological countermeasures, as appro-
priate; (4) preposition appropriate medical countermeasures in
strategic locations nationwide; (5) provide oversight and guidance
regarding the dispensing of stockpiled medical countermeasures;
(6) ensure rapid deployment and dispensing of medical counter-
measures in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explo-
sives attack, naturally occurring disease outbreak, or pandemic; (7)
provide related training to Department employees; and (8) support
dispensing exercises. It also authorizes the establishment of a med-
ical countermeasures working group comprised of representatives
from appropriate components and offices of the Department.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3263
H.R. 3263 was introduced in the House on May 17, 2021 by Mrs.
Miller-Meeks and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 18, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3263 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability On May 18, 2021, the Committee on
Homeland Security discharged the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability from further consideration of H.R.
3263.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3263 and ordered the measure reported by unanimous
consent.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
3263 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 3263 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-

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On December 27, 2021, H.R. 3263 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6408 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

DOMAINS CRITICAL TO HOMELAND SECURITY ACT
H.R. 3264 (SEE SECTION 6409 OF NDAA, 2022, PL 117–81)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require research and development
to identify and evaluate the extent to which critical domain risks within the United
States supply chain pose a substantial threat to homeland security, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act’’ authorizes
DHS to conduct research and development to identify U.S. critical
domains for economic and homeland security and evaluate the ex-
tent to which disruption, corruption, exploitation, or dysfunction of
any such domain poses a substantial threat to homeland security.
The bill defines United States critical domains for economic security
as the critical infrastructure and other associated industries, tech-
nologies, and intellectual property, or any combination thereof, that
are essential to U.S. economic security. It also authorizes DHS to
conduct additional research into high-risk critical domains under
specified circumstances.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3264
H.R. 3264 was introduced in the House on May 17, 2021 by Mr.
Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 18, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3264 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 3264.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3264 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
unanimous consent.
On June 1, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 3264 (H. Rept. 117–50) and H.R. 3264 was placed on Union
Calendar No. 33.
On July 20, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
3264 under suspension of the rules.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 3264 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 3264 was enacted into law as sec-
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DARREN DRAKE ACT
H.R. 4089 (SEE SECTION 7133 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate best prac-
tices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforce-
ment agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and miti-
gate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Darren Drake Act’’ directs the Department of Homeland Se-
curity to develop and disseminate best practices for vehicle rental
companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforce-
ment at the point of sale of a rental vehicle. The best practices
must include guidance on defining and identifying suspicious be-
havior in a manner that protects civil rights and civil liberties.
These best practices are to be developed and updated in consulta-
tion with rental industry stakeholders and, under the bill, DHS is
required to report to Congress regarding the implementation of
these best practices and other ways to improve coordination be-
tween DHS and rental vehicle providers. The bill was named in
honor of a victim of a 2017 ISIS-inspired truck attack in New York
City.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4089
H.R. 4089 was introduced in the House on June 23, 2021 by Mr.
Gottheimer and was referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On June 24, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4089 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Home-
land Security discharged the Subcommittee on Transportation and
Maritime Security from further consideration of H.R. 4089.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4089 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On September 14, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 4089, as amended (H. Rept. 117–119).
On September 29, 2021, the House considered H.R. 4089 under
suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were postponed.
On October 19, 2021, the House considered H.R. 4089 and passed
the measure under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 379
Yeas to 51 Nays (Roll No. 317).
On October 20, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4089 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4089 was enacted into law as Sec.
7133 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
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H.R. 4942 was introduced in the House on October 31, 2019 by
Mr. Gottheimer and was referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On November 19, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 4942 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.

ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM ACT OF 2021
H.R. 4094 (SEE SECTION 7132 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To conduct a pilot program at foreign last point of departure airports to permit pas-
sengers and their accessible property to continue on additional flights or flight seg-
ments originating in the United States without additional security re-screening, and
for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021’’ authorizes TSA to con-
duct a pilot program at not more than six foreign last point of de-
parture airports to permit passengers and their accessible property
to bypass domestic security rescreening at a connecting airport in
the United States. Screening may be bypassed if (1) the country of
departure has an aviation screening agreement with the United
States setting standards and protocols comparable to those in the
United States; (2) passengers cannot access their checked baggage
until arriving at their final destination; and (3) upon arrival in the
United States, passengers do not come into contact with other ar-
riving international passengers (or their property) or persons who
have not been screened. TSA is required to ensure there is no re-
duction in the level of security or specific aviation security stand-
ards and requirements for screening passengers and their property
prior to boarding an international flight bound for the United
States, including standards or requirements regarding (1) high risk
passengers; and (2) weapons, explosives, and incendiaries. The pilot
program shall terminate six years after the enactment of the bill.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4094
H.R. 4094 was introduced in the House on June 23, 2021 by Mr.
Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On June 24, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4094 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Home-
land Security discharged the Subcommittee on Transportation and
Maritime Security from further consideration of H.R. 4094.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4094 and ordered the measure reported, as amended, by
voice vote.
On September 17, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 4094, as amended, to the House (117–123).
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On September 30, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4094 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4094 was enacted into law as Sec.
7132 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

DHS ILLICIT CROSS BORDER TUNNEL DEFENSE ACT
H.R. 4209 (SEE SECTION 7134 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117 09263)

To support remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act’’ directs the
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in coordina-
tion with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, to de-
velop a counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations strategic plan.
The plan shall (1) apply risk-based criteria to prioritize the identi-
fication, breach, assessment, and remediation of illicit cross-border
tunnels; (2) promote the use of innovative technologies in a manner
that, among other considerations, reduces the impact of such activi-
ties on surrounding communities; and (3) include processes to
share relevant technical information and record indicators of spe-
cific types of illicit cross-border tunnels found in each U.S. Border
Patrol sector, The plan is also required to include a counter illicit
cross-border tunnel operations resource needs assessment and au-
thorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to carry out the
Act.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4209
H.R. 4209 was introduced in the House on June 28, 2021, by Mr.
Pfluger and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On June 29, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4209 to the Subcommittee on Border Security,
Facilitation, and Operations.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and
Operations from further consideration of H.R. 4209.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4209 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On April 5, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
4209, as amended, under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 4209 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On September 28, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs ordered H.R. 4209 reported with-

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On November 28, 2022, H.R. 4209 was reported to the Senate (S.
Rept. 117–215) and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 568).
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4209 was enacted into law as Sec.
7134 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

DHS CONTRACT REPORTING ACT OF 2021‘
H.R. 4363 (SEE SECTION 7113 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To establish a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the
Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021’’ establishes a daily
public reporting requirement for DHS covered contract awards.
Covered contract award means a contract action of DHS with a
total authorized dollar amount of $4 million or greater, including
contract awards governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation
and those made with other than full and open competition. DHS
is required to post, maintain, and update on a publicly available
website a daily report of all covered contract awards, except for
such awards relating to classified products, programs, or services.
The report must include specified information regarding each cov-
ered contract award, including information relating to (1) the con-
tract type and value, (2) the name and address of the vendor, and
(3) the contracting office. This bill shall cease to have effect five
years after the enactment date.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4363
H.R. 4363 was introduced in the House on July 6, 2021 by Mrs.
Harshbarger and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 7, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 4364 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Manage-
ment, and Accountability.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 4363.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4363 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On September 29, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass
H.R. 4363 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On September 30, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4363 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
On November 3, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4363 and ordered
the measure reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature

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On June 9, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4363, as amended by an
amendment in the nature of a substitute, to the Senate (S. Rept.
117–120).
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4363 was enacted into law as Sec.
7113 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
AI IN COUNTERTERRORISM OVERSIGHT ENHANCEMENT ACT
H.R. 4469 (SEE SUBTITLE B OF TITLE LXXII OF NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to
strengthen the ability of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to provide
meaningful oversight and governance related to the use of artificial intelligence
technologies for counterterrorism purposes, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘AI in Counterterrorism Oversight Enhancement Act’’ ex-
pands the responsibilities of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Over-
sight Board to include oversight of the use of artificial intelligence
(AI) in counterterrorism and addresses related issues. The board is
directed to continually review any AI-enabled technologies used in
counterterrorism efforts and determine whether such technologies
protect privacy and civil liberties and adhere to relevant policies.
The bill also expands the board’s authorities to access or subpoena
information to include information about AI-enabled technologies
used for counterintelligence, such as the training and testing proc-
esses for such technologies. Additionally, the bill expands the re-
sponsibilities of privacy and civil liberties officers to include respon-
sibilities related to AI-enabled technologies used in counterter-
rorism.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4469
H.R. 4469 was introduced in the House on July 16, 2021 by Ms.
Maloney and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform,
and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, the Judi-
ciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select).
On July 17, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4469 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On July 20, 2021, the Committee on Oversight and Reform con-
sidered H.R. 4469 and ordered the measure reported favorably,
with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, by voice vote.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4469 was enacted into law as Sub-
title B of Title LXXII of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

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DHS TRADE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY COUNCIL ACT OF 2021
H.R. 4476 (SEE SECTION 7116 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117 09263)

To establish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trade and Economic Se-
curity Council and the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Secu-
rity within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021’’ au-
thorizes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council comprised
of offices and components from across DHS to provide trade and
economic security advice and recommendations to Secretary of
Homeland Security). The duties of the council shall include identi-
fying concentrated risks for trade and economic security, setting
priorities for protecting the nation’s trade and economic security,
and coordinating Department-wide activity on trade and economic
security matters. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant
Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS’s Office of
Strategy, Policy, and Plans.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4476
H.R. 4476 was introduced in the House on July 16, 2021 by Mr.
Meijer and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
in addition to, the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On July 17, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4476 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 4476.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 4476 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on Janu-
ary 27, 2022, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on
the House Floor, the Committee on Energy and Commerce would
agree to waive further consideration of H.R. 4476. On that same
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce and the agreement to waive further consider-
ation. The letter further acknowledged the agreement to support a
request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On February 1, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 4476, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–239,
Part I).
On February 1, 2022, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4476.
On April 5, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
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On April 6, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 4476 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 4476 was enacted into law as Sec.
7116 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL THREAT ASSESSMENT ACT
H.R. 5146 (SEE SECTION 1069 OF NDAA, 2022, PL 117–81)

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of ter-
rorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban
from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and
for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act’’ requires
the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads
of other relevant departments or agencies, to conduct a threat as-
sessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the
prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison
and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5146
H.R. 5146 was introduced in the House on August 31, 2021, by
Mr. Pfluger and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On September 1, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5146 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence
and Counterterrorism.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 5146 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 1069 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (Pub. L. 117–81).

PREVENT EXPOSURE TO NARCOTICS AND TOXICS ACT OF 2021
(PREVENT ACT OF 2021)
H.R. 5274 (SEE SECTION 7135 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide training for U.S. Customs
and Border Protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent sec-
ondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021’’ or
‘‘PREVENT Act of 2021’’ amends section 416(b) of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 to require the U.S. Customs and Border Pro-
tection to make containment devices available to its officers,

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training on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary ex-
posure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5274
H.R. 5274 was introduced in the House on September 17, 2021,
by Mr. Joyce and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security,
and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On September 18, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Home-
land Security referred H.R. 5274 to the Subcommittee on Border
Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and
Operations from further consideration of H.R. 5274.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 5274 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote. The Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means sent
a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on
June 17, 2022, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on
the House Floor, the Committee on Ways and Means would agree
to waive further consideration of H.R. 5274. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowl-
edging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and the agreement to waive further consideration. The
letter further acknowledged the agreement to support a request for
conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On June 17, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5274 (H. Rept. 117–375, Pt. I).
On June 21, 2022, the House considered H.R. 5274 and agreed
to postpone further proceedings.
On July 13, 2022, the House considered as unfinished business
H.R. 5274 and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the measure
by a roll call vote of 429 Yeas to 0 Nays (Roll No. 306).
On July 14, 2022, the Senate received and read twice H.R. 5274
and referred the measure to the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 5274 was enacted into law as Sec.
7135 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

TSA REACHING ACROSS NATIONALITIES, SOCIETIES, AND LANGUAGES
TO ADVANCE TRAVELER EDUCATION ACT (TRANSLATE ACT)

H.R. 5574 (SEE SECTION 7131 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To require the TSA to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material disseminated in
major airports can be better understood by more people accessing such airports, and
for other purposes.

Summary
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directs TSA to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material dissemi-
nated in major airports is better understood by people accessing
such airports, including by foreign language speakers and people
with vision or hearing impairments. In developing the plan, TSA
must take into consideration data regarding international
enplanement and local populations surrounding major airports.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5574
H.R. 5574 was introduced in the House on October 12, 2021 by
Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On October 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5574 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 5574.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5574 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On November 18, 2021, the House considered and passed H.R.
5574 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 369
Yeas to 49 Nays (Roll No. 381).
On November 19, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 5574 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 5574 was enacted into law as Sec.
7131 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
116th Congress
H.R. 3691
H.R. 3691 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019 by Ms.
Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3691 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On September 11, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 3691 to the House (H. Rept. 116–201) and H.R. 3691
was placed on Union Calendar No. 158.
On September 26, 2019, the House considered and passed H.R.
3691 under suspension of the rules by a voice vote.
On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 3691 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.

HOMELAND SECURITY CAPABILITIES PRESERVATION ACT
H.R. 5615 (SEE SECTION 7102 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

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rity Initiative funding to preserve homeland security capabilities, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
The ‘‘Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Act’’ directs
FEMA to submit to Congress a plan to make federal assistance
available to certain urban areas that previously received Urban
Area Security Initiative funding to preserve homeland security ca-
pabilities related to acts of terrorism. In developing the plan,
FEMA is required to survey urban areas that did not receive grant
funding related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against,
and responding to acts of terrorism in the current fiscal year that
(1) are at risk of being reduced or eliminated without such assist-
ance, or (2) received funding in the current fiscal year but not in
at least one of the six preceding fiscal years. The plan must (1) es-
tablish eligibility criteria for urban areas to receive federal assist-
ance, (2) identify annual funding levels for such assistance in ac-
cordance with the survey, and (3) consider a range of approaches
to make such assistance available to such urban areas.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5615
H.R. 5615 was introduced in the House on October 19, 2021 by
Mrs. Demings and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On October 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5615 to the Subcommittee on Emergency
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response,
and Recovery from further consideration of H.R. 5615.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5615 and ordered the measure reported by voice vote.
On February 1, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5615 to the House (H. Rept. 117–240) and H.R. 5615
was placed on Union Calendar No. 173.
On March 7, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
5615 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On March 8, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5615 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On August 3, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 5615 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute by voice vote.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 5615 was enacted into law as Sec.
7102 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

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DHS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN CYBER SPACE ACT
H.R. 5658 (SEE SECTION 7124 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on the cybersecu-
rity roles and responsibilities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act’’ re-
quires DHS to report on its roles and responsibilities, as well as
those of its components, for responding to cyber incidents. The bill
directs DHS, within a year of enactment of this Act, to coordinate
with CISA to report on the roles and responsibilities of the Depart-
ment and its components relating to cyber incident response and
requires that such report include a review of how cyber incident re-
sponse plans are utilized within the federal government. The report
shall also include recommendations for further clarity of roles and
responsibilities of DHS and its components relating to cyber inci-
dent response.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5658
H.R. 5658 was introduced in the House on October 21, 2021 by
Mr. Bacon and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On October 21, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5658 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 5658.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5658 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On February 11, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5658, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–245)
and H.R. 5658 was placed on Union Calendar No. 175.
On May 16, 2022, the House considered H.R. 5658, and agreed
to suspend the rules and pass the measure by a roll call vote of
313 Yeas to 105 Nays (Roll No. 185).
On May 17, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5658 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 5658 was enacted into law as Sec.
7124 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

CBP DONATIONS ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT
H.R. 5682 (SEE SECTION 6410 OF NDAA, 2022, P.L. 117–81)

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Summary
The ‘‘CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act’’
extends through December 31, 2026, the authority of U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into an agreement with any
entity to accept donations of real and personal property for certain
activities at ports of entry. Further, the bill allows CBP to accept
donations at leased land ports of entry.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5682
H.R. 5682 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021 by
Ms. Barragan and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and
Transportation and Infrastructure.
On October 25, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5682 to the Subcommittee on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and
Operations from further consideration of 5682.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5682 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity on November 9, 2021, agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure would agree to waive further consider-
ation of H.R. 5682. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee
on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the jurisdictional
interests of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
and the agreement to waive further consideration. The letter fur-
ther acknowledged the agreement to support a request for con-
ferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On December 27, 2021, H.R. 5682 was enacted into law as sec-
tion 6410 of the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022’’ (P.L. 117–81).

SCHOOL AND DAYCARE PROTECTION ACT
H.R. 6387 (SEE SECTION 7103 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a school security coordi-
nating council, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘School and Daycare Protection Act’’ establishes a council
within DHS to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, the co-
ordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security
of early childhood education programs and schools against acts of
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house of resources available to early childhood education programs,
elementary schools, and secondary schools to enhance security
against such threats. Further, it directs DHS to report by January
30, 2023, and annually thereafter, to the congressional homeland
security committees on (1) DHS activities, plans, and policies
aimed at enhancing security; (2) the council’s activities and con-
tributions of DHS to federal efforts to maintain and publicize the
clearinghouse; and (3) any metrics regarding the efficacy of such
activities and contributions, and any engagement with stakeholders
outside of the federal government.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6387
H.R. 6387 was introduced in the House on January 12, 2022 by
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 13, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6387 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability, in addition to the Subcommittee
on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness,
Response, and Recovery from further consideration of H.R. 6387.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6387 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On April 5, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
6387, as amended, under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6387 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 6387 was enacted into law as Sec.
7103 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).
116th Congress
H.R. 1593
H.R. 1593 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019 by Mr.
Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 13, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1593 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On March 28, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1593, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116–25) and
H.R. 1593 was placed on Union Calendar No. 11.
On April 1, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1593, as amended,
and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the measure by a roll call
vote of 384 Yeas to 18 Nays (Roll No. 137).
On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
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PRESIDENT’S CUP CYBERSECURITY COMPETITION ACT
H.R. 6824 (SEE SECTION 7121 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to hold an annual
cybersecurity competition relating to offensive and defensive cyber-
security disciplines, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act’’ authorizes
CISA to hold an annual competition to award prizes, including cash
prizes, for the purpose of identifying, challenging, and competi-
tively awarding prizes, including cash prizes, to the United States
Government’s best cybersecurity practitioners and teams across of-
fensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines. CISA is authorized
to make one or more awards per competition of not more than
$10,000 each and DHS may make awards per competition of not
more than $25,000 each. In designing the competition, CISA may
consult, subject to some restrictions, with individuals or entities
with expertise in developing or executing cybersecurity competi-
tions. Additionally, CISA may enter into a grant, contract, or coop-
erative agreement with a nonprofit, a for-profit entity, or a state
or local agency to administer the competition.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6824
H.R. 6824 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022, by
Ms. Luria and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 28, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6824 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 6824.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6824 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by a roll call vote of 33 Yeas to 0 Nays.
On May 13, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 6824, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–324) and H.R.
6824 was placed on Union Calendar No. 243.
On May 16, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
6824, as amended, under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call
vote of 386 Yeas to 31 Nays (Roll No. 183).
On May 17, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6824 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On September 28, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 6824 and ordered
the measure reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute, by voice vote.
On December 19, 2022, H.R. 6824 was reported to the Senate (S.
Rept. 117–280) and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar

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On December 23, 2022, H.R. 6824 was enacted into law as Sec.
7121 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2022
H.R. 6825 (SEE SECTION 7101 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the funding and adminis-
tration of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of
2022’’ strengthens the administration of the Nonprofit Security
Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, codifies
the allocation requirements, and reauthorizes appropriations for
such program through FY2028. It directs the FEMA to establish an
office, headed by a senior FEMA official, to (1) provide outreach,
engagement, education, and technical assistance and support to eli-
gible nonprofits, with particular attention to nonprofits in under-
served communities; (2) establish mechanisms for FEMA to provide
feedback to eligible nonprofit organizations that do not receive
grants and to collect data to measure the effectiveness of NSGP
grants; (3) establish and apply a standardized baseline operational
requirements for States, including requirements for States to ad-
here to eliminate or prevent any administrative or operational ob-
stacles that may impact eligible nonprofit organizations; and (4)
carry out efforts to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, including
through audits of grantees. It authorizes states to retain up to 5
percent of each grant for administrative costs. FEMA is directed to
publish grant guidelines and is authorized to prohibit states from
closing application processes prior to the publication of such guide-
lines.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6825
H.R. 6825 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022 by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On February 28, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6825 to the Subcommittee on Emergency
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response,
and Recovery from further consideration of H.R. 6825.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6825 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
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On May 16, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
6825, as amended, under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call
vote of 288 Yeas to 129 Nays (Roll No. 184).
On May 17, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6825 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On August 3, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 6825 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute, by voice vote.
On September 27, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 6825, as amended, to the
Senate (S. Rept. 117–165).
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 6825 was enacted into law as Sec.
7101 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

CYBERSECURITY GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS ACT OF 2022
H.R. 6868 (SEE SECTION 7104 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for financial assistance to
fund certain cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training pro-
grams and initiatives, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Cybersecurity Grants for Schools Act of 2022’’ allows CISA
to award grants or other financial assistance for cybersecurity and
infrastructure security education and training programs at the ele-
mentary and secondary education levels. Entities eligible for the
assistance include states, localities, institutions of higher edu-
cation, and nonprofits. Additionally, CISA is required to include in-
formation about how the grants and assistance enhance cybersecu-
rity education for underserved populations or communities in an-
nual briefings.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6868
H.R. 6868 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022 by
Mr. Garbarino and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On March 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 6868 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 6868.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6868 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as

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On May 17, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
6868, as amended, under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call
vote of 383 Yeas to 30 Nays (Roll No. 197).
On May 18, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6868 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 6868 was enacted into law as Sec.
7104 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

NATIONAL COMPUTER FORENSICS INSTITUTE REAUTHORIZATION ACT
OF 2022

H.R. 7174 (SEE SECTION 7123 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reauthorize the National Computer
Forensics Institute of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act
of 2022’’ reauthorizes the U.S. Secret Service’s National Computer
Forensics Institute (NCFI) through 2032 and makes modifications
to its existing statutory responsibilities. It authorizes the NCFI to
continue its important mission focusing on training State, local,
Tribal, and territorial officers, prosecutors, and judges in
cybercrime investigations and cyber incident response. Addition-
ally, this bill requires that the curriculum incorporate training re-
garding relevant Federal law and policy regarding privacy, civil
rights, and civil liberties protections, including best practices for
safeguarding data privacy and fair information practice principles.
It also requires the NCFI to engage in research and development
regarding approaches to training for investigations involving
ransomware and threats involving the use of digital assets. Finally,
the bill requires the Director of the Secret Service to report to Con-
gress annually on NCFI’s activities, successes, and projected de-
mands for training.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 7174
H.R. 7174 was introduced in the House on March 18, 2022 by
Ms. Slotkin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security,
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On March 19, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 7174 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation and the Subcommittee on
Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation and the Subcommittee on Intelligence and

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On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 7174 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on June 8, 2022,
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on Energy and Commerce would agree to
waive further consideration of H.R. 7174. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowl-
edging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on the Judici-
ary and the agreement to waive further consideration. The letter
further acknowledged the agreement to support a request for con-
ferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On June 17, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 7174 to the House (H. Rept. 117–376), Part 1.
On June 17, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 7174 and H.R. 7174 was
placed on Union Calendar No. 287.
On June 21, 2022, the House considered H.R. 7174 under sus-
pension of the rules.
On July 13, 2022, the House considered as unfinished business
H.R. 7174, as amended, and agreed to pass the measure under sus-
pension of the rules by 2/3ds roll call vote of 410 Yeas to 16 Nays.
On July 14, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 7174 to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 7174 was enacted into law as Sec.
7123 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS CYBERSECURITY TRAINING ACT
H.R. 7777 (SEE SECTION 7122, OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an industrial control systems cybersecu-
rity training initiative, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Act’’ es-
tablishes within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Ini-
tiative to provide the cybersecurity workforce with no-cost training
related to securing industrial control systems. In developing the
Initiative, CISA must work with the National Laboratories of the
Department of Energy, sector risk management agencies, and ap-
propriate private sector entities. Such training shall include virtual
and in-person trainings and available at different skill levels, in-
cluding introductory level courses. Such training should be made
available to participants at no cost. Finally, the bill requires CISA
to report to Congress annually about the Initiative.
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H.R. 7777 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022 by Mr.
Swalwell and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 17, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 7777 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 7777.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 7777 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On June 17, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 7777 to the House (H. Rept. 117–377).
On June 21, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
7777 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 368
Yeas to 47 Nays (Roll No. 278).
On June 22, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 7777 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On September 28, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 7777 and ordered
the measure reported favorably, with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute by voice vote.
On December 19, 2022, H.R. 7777 was reported to the Senate (S.
Rept. 117–281 and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 680).)
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 7777 was enacted into law as Sec.
7122 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

SECURING AMERICA’S BORDERS AGAINST FENTANYL ACT
H.R. 8316 (SEE SEC. 7136 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To require reports, evaluations, and research by the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity regarding drug interdiction along the border, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act’’ directs
the Secretary of Homeland Security to research, in consultation
with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal
Drug Administration, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency, additional technological solutions to target and detect il-
licit fentanyl and its precursors and enhance targeting of counter-
feit pills through nonintrusive, noninvasive, and other visual
screening technologies. It also authorizes funding through 2027 to
carry out such research.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 8316
H.R. 8316 was introduced in the House on July 7, 2022 by Ms.

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and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, En-
ergy and Commerce, and the Judiciary.
On July 8, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 8316 to the Subcommittee on Border Security,
Facilitation, and Operations, in addition to the Subcommittee on
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On December 23, 2022, H.R. 8316 was enacted into law as Sec.
7136 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

CISA TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2021
S. 2540 (SEE SEC 7143 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To make technical corrections to title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002,
and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘CISA Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2021’’
makes redesignations, consolidates definitions, and other technical
changes to title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 2540
S. 2540 was introduced in the Senate on July 29, 2021 by Mr.
Portman, was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security and Governmental Affairs.
On November 3, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered S. 2540 and ordered the measure
reported favorably, with an Amendment in the Nature of a Sub-
stitute by voice vote.
On December 23, 2022, S. 2540 was enacted into law as Sec.
7143 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

INVENT HERE, MAKE HERE FOR HOMELAND SECURITY ACT
S. 4902 (SEE SEC 7114 OF DIVISION G, NDAA, 2023, P.L. 117–263)

To address the preference for United States industry with respect to patent rights
in inventions made with Department of Homeland Security research assistance, and
for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act’’
amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to restrict any entity
which receives title to any subject invention developed under a
funding agreement entered into with the Department to grant to
any person the exclusive right to use or sell any subject invention
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be manufactured substantially in the U.S. On an individual, case-
by-case basis, the restriction may be waived by the Secretary of
Homeland Security upon a showing by the entity that reasonable
but unsuccessful efforts have been made to grant licenses on simi-
lar terms for such invention to be manufactured in the U.S.
Legislative History
117th Congress
S. 4902
S. 4902 was introduced in the Senate on September 21, 2022 by
Mr. Portman, and was read twice and referred to the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On September 28, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs considered S. 4902 and ordered the
measure reported favorably, without amendment, by voice vote.
On December 23, 2022, S. 4902 was enacted into law as Sec.
7114 of Division G of the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’ (P.L. 117–263).

FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021
H.R. 1

To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money
in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-
corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
The ‘‘For the People Act of 2021’’ addresses voter access, election
integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three
branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter reg-
istration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting ac-
cess (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing
voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish inde-
pendent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redis-
tricting. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to elec-
tion security, including sharing intelligence information with state
election officials, supporting states in securing their election sys-
tems, developing a national strategy to protect U.S. democratic in-
stitutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Com-
mission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other
provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems. Fur-
ther, the bill addresses campaign finance and ethics in all three
branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct
for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House
from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing
additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal em-
ployees and the White House. Finally, the bill requires the Presi-
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Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1
H.R. 1 was introduced in the House on January 4, 2021 by Mr.
Sarbanes and referred to the Committee on House Administration,
and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Se-
lect), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and
Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial
Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services.
On January 4, 2021 the Chair of the Committee on Space,
Science, and Technology referred H.R. 1 to the Subcommittee on
Research and Technology.
On January 5, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, In-
frastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 1, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
referred H.R. 1 jointly to the Subcommittee on the Constitution,
Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, and the Subcommittee on Courts,
Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
On March 1, 2021, the Rules Committee reported to the House
H. Res. 179, providing for considerations of H.R. 1.
On March 2, 2021, the House began consideration of H.R. 1. The
House agreed to H. Amdt. 17, offered by Ms. Lofgren, by voice vote.
The House agreed to H. Amdt. 16, offered by Ms. Lofgren, by a roll
call vote of 218 Yeas to 210 Nays (Roll No. 52). H. Amdt. 18, of-
fered by Ms. Bush, failed by a roll call vote of 97 Yeas to 328 Nays
(Roll No. 53). H. Amdt. 19, offered by Mr. Davis of Illinois, failed
by a roll call vote of 207 Yeas to 218 Nays (Roll No. 54). The House
agreed to H. Amdt. 20, offered by Ms. Lofgren, by a roll call vote
of 221 Yeas to 207 Nays (Roll No. 55).
On March 3, 2021, the House continued consideration of H.R. 1.
H. Amdt. 21, proposed by Ms. Lesko, failed by voice vote. H. Amdt.
22, offered by Ms. Pressley failed by a roll call vote of 125 Yeas to
302 Nays (Roll No. 57). The House agreed to H. Amdt. 23, offered
by Ms. Lofgren, by a roll call vote of 223 Yeas to 208 Nays (Roll
No. 58). Mr. Davis of Illinois motioned to recommit H.R. 1 to the
Committee on House Administration; the motion failed by a re-
corded vote of 210 Yeas to 219 Nays (Roll No. 61). The House
agreed to pass H.R. 1, as amended, by a roll call vote of 220 Yeas
to 210 Nays (Roll No. 62).
On March 11, 2021, the Senate received H.R. 1.

DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2022
H.R. 350

To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human
Trafficking, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022’’ establishes
new requirements to expand the availability of information on do-

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rorism and hate crimes. It authorizes domestic terrorism compo-
nents within DHS, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Fed-
eral Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to monitor, analyze, investigate,
and prosecute domestic terrorism. The domestic terrorism compo-
nents of DHS, DOJ, and the FBI must jointly report on domestic
terrorism, including white-supremacist-related incidents or at-
tempted incidents. DHS, DOJ, and the FBI must review the anti-
terrorism training and resource programs of their agencies that are
provided to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agen-
cies. Additionally, DOJ is required to provide training on pros-
ecuting domestic terrorism available to its prosecutors and to as-
sistant U.S. attorneys. It creates an interagency task force to ana-
lyze and combat white supremacist and neo-Nazi infiltration of the
uniformed services and federal law enforcement agencies. Finally,
it directs the FBI to assign a special agent or hate crimes liaison
to each field office to investigate hate crimes incidents with a nexus
to domestic terrorism.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 350
H.R. 350 was introduced in the House on January 19, 2021 by
Mr. Schneider and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and
in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security and the Com-
mittee on Armed Services.
On January 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 350 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism.
On March 5, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary
referred H.R. 350 to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security.
On March 16, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary discharged
the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
from further consideration of H.R. 350.
On March 16, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary began con-
sideration of H.R. 350.
On April 5, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary continued con-
sideration of H.R. 350.
On April 6, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary completed con-
sideration of H.R. 350 and ordered the measure reported to the
House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 21 Yeas to 17 Nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary on April 18, 2022,
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would agree waive the
Committee’s formal consideration of H.R. 350. On April 19, 2022,
the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary responded acknowl-
edging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland
Security and the agreement to waive further consideration. The let-
ter further acknowledged the agreement to support a request for
conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On April 21, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 350, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–292 Pt.

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On May 18, 2022, the House considered H.R. 350 and agreed to
pass the measure by a roll call vote of 222 Yeas to 203 Nays (Roll
No. 221).
On May 19, 2022, the Senate received, read, and placed H.R. 350
on the Senate Legislative Calendar No. 371.
On May 26, 2022, cloture on the motion to proceed was not in-
voked in the Senate by a roll call vote of 47 Yeas to 47 Nays
(Record Vote No. 210).

CBRN INTELLILGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2021
H.R. 397

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a mentor-protege pro-
gram, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2021’’
expands the functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of
the Department of Homeland Security related to homeland-security
focused intelligence and information sharing. The office is required
to support intelligence analysis and risk assessment of terrorist ac-
tors, their claims, and their plans to conduct attacks involving
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials against the
United States, including critical infrastructure; support intelligence
analysis and risk assessment of global infectious disease, public
health, food, agricultural, and veterinary issues; leverage existing
and emerging homeland security intelligence capabilities and struc-
tures to enhance early detection, prevention, protection, response,
and recovery efforts with respect to a chemical, biological, radio-
logical, or nuclear attack; and share information and provide tai-
lored analytical support on these threats to state, local, tribal, and
territorial authorities and to relevant national biosecurity and bio-
defense stakeholders and other federal agencies.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 397
H.R. 397 was introduced on January 21, 2021 by Mr. Gimenez
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 22, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 397 jointly to the Subcommittee on Intel-
ligence and Counterterrorism, in addition to the Subcommittee on
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
On April 19, 2021, the House considered H.R. 397 under suspen-
sion of the rules and at the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and
Nays were demanded and ordered and, pursuant to the provisions
of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 397 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
116th Congress
H.R. 1589
H.R. 1589 was introduced on March 7, 2019 by Mr. Walker of
North Carolina and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On March 13, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1589 and ordered the measure to be reported favor-
ably to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
On March 28, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1589, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116–24) and
H.R. 3691 was placed on Union Calendar No. 10.
On April 1, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1589 under suspen-
sion of the rules and agreed to pass H.R. 1589, as amended, by
voice vote.
On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1589 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
On November 6, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 1589 and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported favorably to the Senate, as amended, by voice
vote.
On March 2, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1589, as amended, to the Sen-
ate (S. Rept. 116–222) and H.R. 1589 was placed on Senate Legis-
lative Calendar No. 437.
115th Congress
H.R. 677
H.R. 677 was introduced on January 24, 2017 by Ms. McSally
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On January 31, 2017, the House considered H.R. 677 under sus-
pension of the rules and agreed to pass H.R. 677 by voice vote.
On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 677 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
114th Congress
H.R. 2200
H.R. 2200 was introduced in the House on May 1, 2015 by Ms.
McSally and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 11, 2015, the Committee on Homeland Security referred
H.R. 2200 to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intel-
ligence and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Re-
sponse and Communications.
On May 14, 2015, the Subcommittee on Emergency Prepared-
ness, Response and Communications favorably forwarded H.R.
2200 to the Full Committee.
On May 20, 2015, the Committee Homeland Security discharged
the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence from fur-
ther consideration of H.R. 2200; the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity considered H.R. 2200 and ordered the measure reported favor-

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On June 17, 2015, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 2200 to the House (H. Rept. 114–164) and H.R. 2200
was placed on Union Calendar No. 120.
On June 23, 2015, the House began consideration of H.R. 2200
under suspension of the rules.
On June 25, 2015, the House agreed to pass H.R. 2200 under
suspension of the rules by a 2/ds roll call vote of 420 Yeas to 2
Nays (Roll No. 389).
On July 7, 2015, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 2200 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

RIGHTS FOR THE TSA WORKFORCE ACT OF 2021
H.R. 903

A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administra-
tion and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel
system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Secu-
rity Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for
other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021’’ modifies the
workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to TSA per-
sonnel. Specifically, the bill requires, by December 31, 2022, the
termination of DHS and Department of Transportation personnel
authorities regarding conditions of employment for TSA employees,
thus making TSA employees subject to the personnel management
system applicable to other federal employees. It sets forth transi-
tion rules regarding pay rates, leave rights, and other rights of
TSA employees and requires DHS to consult with the exclusive rep-
resentative of TSA screening employees to carry out the conversion
of those positions. The bill also permits TSA to consult with organi-
zations representing federal air marshals to address concerns, in-
cluding mental health and suicide rates. Additionally, it directs
TSA to ensure its employees are provided proper guidance regard-
ing prevention and protections against COVID–19. Finally, it re-
quires the Government Accountability Office to report on imple-
mentation of the bill, TSA recruitment efforts, and specified TSA
personnel policies.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 903
H.R. 903 was introduced in the House on February 5, 2021 by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight
and Reform.
On February 6, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 903 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
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Challenges: The Need for H.R. 903, The Rights for the TSA Work-
force Act of 2021.’’
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 903.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 903 and ordered the measure to be reported favorably to
the House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 19 Yeas to 11 Nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on May
4, 2022, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on Oversight and Reform would agree
to be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 903. On that
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security re-
sponded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Reform and the agreement to waive fur-
ther consideration. The letter further acknowledged the agreement
to support a request for conferees should a House-Senate Con-
ference be called.
On May 6, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 903 (H. Rept. 117–310 Part I).
On May 6, 2022, the Committee on Oversight and Reform was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 903.
On May 12, 2022, the House considered H.R. 903 under the pro-
visions of rule H. Res. 1097 and agreed to H. Amdt. 198 offered by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi by a recorded vote of 215–198 (Roll
No. 168). H. Amdt. 199, offered by Mrs. Cammack failed by a re-
corded vote of 204–216 (Roll No. 169). H. Amdt. 200, offered by Mr.
Guest failed by a recorded vote of 200–221 (Roll No. 170).
Mr. Gooden moved to recommit H.R. 903 to the Committee on
Homeland Security and the motion failed by a recorded vote of
205–216 (Roll No. 171).
On May 12, 2022, the House passed H.R. 903 by a recorded vote
of 220–201 (Roll No. 172).
On May 16, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 903 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
116th Congress
H.R. 1140
H.R. 1140 was introduced in the House on February 11, 2019 by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on Over-
sight and Reform.
On March 15, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1140 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 1140.
On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 1140 and ordered the measure to be reported favor-
ably to the House, as amended.
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On February 20, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Oversight
and Reform sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Home-
land Security agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on
the House Floor, the Committee on Oversight and Reform would
not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 1140. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowl-
edging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Oversight
and Reform and the agreement to not seek a sequential referral of
H.R. 1140. The letter further agreed to support the request for con-
ferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.
The Committee on Oversight and Reform was discharged on Feb-
ruary 21, 2020 and the Committee on Homeland Security filed a
supplemental report on February 26, 2020. On March 2, 2020, The
Committee on Rules met to consider H.R. 1140 and reported H. Res
877 to the House. The rule provided for consideration of H.R. 1140
with one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit with or
without instructions. H. Res 877 passed the House on March 4,
2020 by the Yeas and Nays: 220 to 192 (Roll No. 84).
On March 5, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1140 and agreed
to H. Amdt. 804 offered by Mr. Rogers; H. Amdt. 805 offered by Mr.
Rose; H. Amdt. 806 offered by Mr. Peters; H. Amdt. 807 offered by
Mr. Brown; H. Amdt. 808 offered by Mr. Kim; and H. Amdt. 810
offered Ms. Spanberger by voice vote. H. Amdt. 809 offered by Mr.
Cisneros was agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 399 to 1 (Roll No.
87). H. Amdt. 811 offered by Ms. Mucarsel-Powell was agreed to by
of the Yeas and Nays: 403 to 0 (Roll No. 88).
Mrs. Lesko moved to recommit H.R. 1140 with instructions to the
Committee on Homeland Security and the motion was agreed to by
a recorded vote of 227 Yeas to 175 Nays (Roll No. 89).

NO BAN ACT
H.R. 1333

To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry
of a class of aliens.
Summary
The ‘‘No Ban Act’’ imposes limitations on the President’s author-
ity to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.
It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-re-
lated decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or non-
immigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimi-
nation. It authorizes the President to temporarily restrict the entry
of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State deter-
mines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts
that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety. How-
ever, the bill imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as re-
quiring the President, State Department, and DHS to (1) only issue
a restriction when required to address a compelling government in-
terest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least re-
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on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations re-
lated to detecting fraudulent travel documents.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1333
H.R. 1333 was introduced on February 25, 2021 by Ms. Chu and
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the
Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intel-
ligence (Permanent Select).
On February 26, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 1333 to the Subcommittee on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations.
On April 14, 2021, the Committee on the Judiciary considered
H.R. 1333 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as amend-
ed, by a roll call vote of 25 Yeas to 17 Nays.
On April 16, 2021, the Committees on Homeland Security, For-
eign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) were discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 1333.
On April 21, 2021, the House considered H.R. 1333. Mr.
Wenstrup moved to recommit the measure to the Committee on the
Judiciary, a motion which failed by a roll call vote of 208 Yeas to
216 Nays (Roll No. 126. The House agreed to pass the measure by
a roll call vote of 218 Yeas to 208 Nays (Roll No. 127). A motion
to reconsider was laid on the table without objection.
On April 22, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1333 to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

REPORTING EFFICIENTLY TO PROPER OFFICIALS IN RESPONSE TO
TERRORISM ACT OF 2021 (REPORT ACT)
H.R. 1540

To provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding inci-
dents of terrorism, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Ter-
rorism Act of 2021’’ or the ‘‘REPORT ACT’’ requires specified fed-
eral agencies to report to Congress concerning any act of terrorism
that occurs in the United States. Whenever an act of terrorism oc-
curs, DHS, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI), and, as appropriate, the National Counter-
terrorism Center (NCTC), is required to submit to the appropriate
congressional committees, as specified by this bill, an unclassified
report not later than one year after the completion of the investiga-
tion by the primary agency conducting the investigation concerning
the terrorist act. Such report shall include (1) a statement of the
facts of the act of terrorism that are known at the time of such re-
port; (2) identification of any gaps in homeland or national security
that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism; and (3)
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enforcement practices or changes in law. If DHS, DOJ, and the FBI
or, as appropriate, the NCTC, determines any information required
to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecu-
tion, such entities may withhold from reporting such information
but must notify the appropriate congressional committees of that
determination.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1540
H.R. 1540 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2021 by Mr.
Aguilar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 4, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 1540 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
from further consideration of H.R. 1540.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 1540 and ordered the measure to be reported favorably
to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
On April 5, 2022, the House considered H.R. 1540 under suspen-
sion of the rules and agreed to pass H.R. 1540, as amended, by
voice vote.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and placed
H.R. 1540 on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Or-
ders. Calendar No. 342.
116th Congress
H.R. 4815
H.R. 4815 was introduced in the House on October 23, 2019 by
Mr. Aguilar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On November 6, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 4815 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence
and Counterterrorism.
115th Congress
H.R. 625
H.R. 625 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2017 by
Mr. Aguilar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 7. 2017, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 625 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism.
On May 3, 2017, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 625 and ordered the measure to be reported favorably to
the House, as amended, by voice vote.
On June 15, 2017, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 625 to the House (H. Rpt. 115–182) and H.R. 4737 was
placed on Union Calendar No. 123.
On June 20, 2017, the House considered H.R. 625 under suspen-
sion of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
On June 21, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
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NATIONAL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK ON
THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL COMPLEX ACT

H.R. 3233

To establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the
United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack
on the United States Capitol Complex Act’’ establishes in the legis-
lative branch the National Commission to Investigate the January
6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex. The independent
commission is required to (1) conduct an investigation of the rel-
evant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol;
(2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons
learned from this attack; and (3) submit specified reports con-
taining findings, conclusions, and recommendations to improve the
detection, prevention, preparedness for, and response to targeted
violence and domestic terrorism and improve the security posture
of the U.S. Capitol Complex. The bill gives the commission speci-
fied powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evi-
dence, and issue subpoenas. The bill also provides for the composi-
tion of the commission and the appointment of staff, and it requires
the commission to hold public hearings and meetings to the extent
that it is appropriate. The commission must also release public
versions of its reports.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3233
H.R. 3233 was introduced in the House on May 14, 2021 by Mr.
Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security.
On May 15, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3233 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism.
On May 19, 2021, the House considered H.R. 3233 under provi-
sions of rule H. Res. 409 and agreed to pass the measure by a roll
call vote of 252 Yeas to 175 Nays (Roll No. 154).
On May 19, 2021, the Senate received H.R. 3233 and read the
measure once.
On May 20, 2021, the Senate read H.R. 3233 the second time and
placed the measure on the Senate Legislative Calendar under Gen-
eral Orders.
On May 28, 2021, the Senate voted not to invoke cloture on the
motion to proceed to the measure by a roll call vote of 54 Yeas to
35 Nays (Record Vote No. 218).

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
AND CIVIL LIBERTIES AUTHORIZATION ACT

H.R. 4349

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security,
and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Office For Civil Rights
and Civil Liberties Authorization Act’’ authorizes DHS’ Office for
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL). The bill expands the du-
ties of the CRCL to include integrating civil rights and civil lib-
erties protections into all DHS programs and activities; conducting
civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments; initiating review,
assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS pro-
grams and activities; leading the equal employment opportunity
programs of DHS; engaging with individuals and communities
whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS pro-
grams and activities; and leading the language access program for
DHS to ensure that DHS can effectively communicate with all indi-
viduals impacted by its programs and activities. The bill requires
each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the DHS CRCL Officer.
The Office is directed to make certain information regarding its in-
vestigations publicly available and the Government Accountability
Office is required to report to Congress within two years of this
bill’s enactment.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4349
H.R. 4349 was introduced in the House on July 2, 2021 by Mr.
Green and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 3, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 4349 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Manage-
ment, and Accountability.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 4349.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 4349 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
116th Congress
H.R. 4713
H.R. 4713 was introduced in the House on October 17, 2019 by
Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4713 and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation by unanimous consent.
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On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4713 under
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4713 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.
On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4713 and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported favorably to the Senate with an amendment in
the nature of a substitute.
On October 19, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4713 (S. Rpt. 116–280).

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
H.R. 4350 (SEE H.R. 367, H.R. 396, H.R. 473, H.R. 490, H.R. 1833, H.R.
1850, H.R. 1871, H.R. 1877, H.R. 1893, H.R. 1895, H.R. 2980, H.R. 3223,
H.R. 3263, H.R. 5682)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Depart-
ment of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Depart-
ment of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
for other purposes.
Summary
This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and
programs for FY2022 as well as homeland security measures that
originated in the Committee on Homeland Security (See H.R. 367,
H.R. 396, H.R. 473, H.R. 490, H.R. 1833, H.R. 1850, H.R. 1871,
H.R. 1877, H.R. 1893, H.R. 1895, H.R. 2980, H.R. 3223, H.R. 3263,
H.R. 5682).
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4350
H.R. 4350 was introduced in the House on July 2, 2021 by Mr.
Smith of Washington and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services.
On July 6, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services
referred H.R. 7900 to the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Tech-
nologies, and Information Systems, in addition to the Sub-
committee on Intelligence and Special Operations, the Sub-
committee on Military Personnel, the Subcommittee on Readiness,
the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, the Sub-
committee on Strategic Forces, and the Subcommittee on Tactical
Air and Land Forces.
On July 28, 2021, the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, the
Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, the Sub-
committee on Military Personnel, and the Subcommittee on Cyber,
Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems considered H.R.
4350 and ordered the measure reported to the Full Committee fa-
vorably by voice vote.
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Intelligence and Special Operations considered H.R. 4350 and or-
dered the measure reported to the Full Committee favorably by
voice vote.
On September 1, 2021, the Committee on Armed Services consid-
ered H.R. 4350 and ordered the measure reported favorably to the
House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 57 Yeas to 2 Nays.
On September 8, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed
Services agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would agree to
waive the Committee’s right to sequential referral of H.R. 4350.
On September 9, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Armed
Services responded and acknowledged the jurisdictional interests of
the Committee on Homeland Security and the agreement to waive
sequential referral. The letter further acknowledged the agreement
to support a request for conferees in the event of a House-Senate
conference.
On September 10, 2021, the Committee on Armed Services re-
ported H.R. 4350 to the House (H. Rept. 117–118).
On September 17, 2021, the Committee on Armed Services filed
a supplemental report on H.R. 4350 (H. Rept. 117–118 Pt. II).
On September 21, 2021, the House considered H.R. 4350. The
House agreed to H. Amdt 97 offered by Mr. Perlmutter; H. Amdt.
100, offered by Mr. Green; H. Amdt. 101 offered by Mr. Cicilline;
H. Amdt. 106 offered by Mr. Kim and H. Amdt. 107 offered by Mr.
Sherman by voice vote.
On September 22, 2021, the House continued consideration of
H.R. 4350. The House agreed to H. Amdt. 109 offered by Mr. Schiff
by voice vote. The House agreed to H. Amdt. 99 offered by Ms.
Plaskett by a roll call vote of 219 Yeas to 204 Nays (Roll No. 269);
H. Amdt. 102 offered by Ms. Tlaib by a roll call vote of 222 Yeas
to 203 Nays (Roll No. 271); H. Amdt. 103 offered by Ms. Slotkin
by a roll call vote of 236 Yeas to 186 Nays (Roll No. 272); H. Amdt.
104 offered by Ms. DeGette by a roll call vote of 222 Yeas to 200
Nays (Roll No. 273) and H. Amdt. 105 offered by Mr. Neguse by
a roll call vote of 224 Yeas to 204 Nays (Roll No. 274). The House
agreed to H. Amdt. 110 offered by Mr. Smith of Washington by
voice vote.
On September 23, 2021, the House completed consideration of
H.R. 4350. On September 23, 2021, the House completed consider-
ation of H.R. 4350. H. Amdt. 111 offered by Mr. Bowman failed by
a roll call vote of 141 Yeas to 286 Nays (Roll No. 276). The House
agreed to H. Amdt. 112 offered by Mr. Mfume by a roll call vote
of 219 Yeas to 202 Nays (Roll No. 277); H. Amdt. 113 offered by
Mr. Khanna by a roll call vote of 219 Yeas to 207 Nays (Roll No.
278); H. Amdt. 114 offered by Mr. Meeks by a roll call vote of 223
Yeas to 204 Nays (Roll No. 279); H. Amdt. 115 offered by Ms. Malo-
ney by a roll call vote of 223 Yeas to 202 Nays (Roll No. 280). H.
Amdt 116 offered by Mr. Johnson of Georgia failed by a roll call
vote of 198 Yeas to 231 Nays (Roll No. 281). H. Amdt. 117 offered
by Mr. Garamendi failed by a roll call vote of 118 Yeas to 299 Nays
(Roll No. 282). H. Amdt. 118 offered by Mr. Schrader failed by a
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to 332 Nays (Roll No. 284). H. Amdt. 120 offered by Mr. Jacobs of
California failed by a roll call vote of 142 Yeas to 286 Nays (Roll
No. 285). The House agreed to H. Amdt. 122 offered by Mr. Bow-
man by a roll call vote of 234 Yeas to 183 Nays (Roll No. 287); H.
Amdt. 123 offered by Mr. Smith of Washington by a roll call vote
of 367 Yeas to 59 Nays (Roll No. 288); H. Amdt. 124 offered by Mr.
Smith of Washington by a roll call vote of 362 Yeas to 59 Nays
(Roll No. 289); H. Amdt. 125 offered by Mr. Smith of Washington
by a roll call vote of (360 Yeas to 66 Nays (Roll No 290); H. Amdt.
126 offered by Ms. Leger Fernandez by a roll call vote of 240 Yeas
to 185 Nays (Roll No. 291); H. Amdt. 127 offered by Mr. Torres of
California by a roll call vote of 215 Yeas to 213 Nays (Roll No. 292).
On September 23, 2021, the House agreed to pass H.R. 4350, as
amended, by a roll call vote of 316 Yeas to 113 Nays (Roll No. 293).
On October 18, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and placed
H.R. 4350 on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
On November 17, 2021 the Senate invoked cloture on the motion
to proceed to the measure by a roll call vote of 84 Yeas to 15 Nays
(Record Vote No. 472).
On November 29, 2021, the Senate began consideration of H.R.
4350.
On December 2, 2021, the Senate completed consideration of
H.R. 4350.
On March 1, 2022, H.R. 4350 returned to the Senate Calendar
No. 144.

DHS SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2021
H.R. 4611

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance with respect to cer-
tain information and communications technology or services contracts, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021’’
requires the Management Directorate within DHS) to issue guid-
ance regarding new and existing contracts relating to the procure-
ment of information and communications technology or services.
The bill requires contractors to submit to DHS a bill of materials,
a certification that each item in the bill of materials is free from
certain security vulnerabilities or defects affecting the security of
the end product or service, a notification of any identified vulner-
ability or defect, and a plan to mitigate, repair, or resolve any iden-
tified vulnerability or defect. The Government Accountability Office
is required to report to specified congressional committees with (1)
a review of this bill’s implementation; (2) information regarding
DHS engagement with industry; (3) an assessment of how guidance
issued pursuant to this bill complies with Executive Order 14208,
relating to improving the nation’s cybersecurity; and (4) any rec-
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Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4611
H.R. 4611 was introduced in the House on July 21, 2021 by Mr.
Torres and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 22, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4611 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 4611.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4611 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On September 14, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H.R. 4611, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–120)
and H.R. 4611 was placed on Union Calendar No. 85.
On September 29, 2021, the House considered H.R. 4611 under
suspension of the rules and at the conclusion of debate, the Yeas
and Nays were demanded and ordered and, pursuant to the provi-
sions of clause 8, rule XX, further proceedings on the motion were
postponed.
On October 20, 2021, the House resumed proceedings on H.R.
4611 and the House passed H.R. 4611 under suspension of the
rules by a 2⁄3 vote of 412 Yeas to 2 Nays (Roll No. 319).
On October 21, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4611 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

UNMANNED AERIAL SECURITY ACT (UAS ACT)
H.R. 4682

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from operating or procuring certain
foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
Summary
The ‘‘Unmanned Aerial Security Act’’ or ‘‘UAS Act’’ prohibits the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financ-
ing, or procuring unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or UAS oper-
ating, detection, or identification systems that are manufactured in
certain foreign countries or by corporations domiciled in such for-
eign countries. Applicable foreign countries include those identified
as foreign adversaries in the intelligence community’s latest annual
threat assessment and other countries designated by DHS. DHS is
authorized to waive the prohibition for (1) the national interest of
the United States; (2) counter-UAS surrogate research, testing, de-
velopment, evaluation, or training; or (3) intelligence, electronic
warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and
training. An office or component of DHS may continue to operate
a UAS or system in its inventory that would otherwise be prohib-
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Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 4682
H.R. 4682 was introduced in the House on July 26, 2021 by Mr.
Guest and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 27, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 4682 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 4682.
On July 28, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 4682 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On September 29, 2021, the House considered and passed H.R.
4682 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On September 30, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4682 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

DHS BASIC TRAINING ACCREDITATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021
H.R. 5616

To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the De-
partment of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of
2021’’ requires DHS to report to the congressional homeland secu-
rity committees on the accreditation status for each basic law en-
forcement training program within DHS. If a basic training pro-
gram loses accreditation, the relevant DHS component is required
to notify the department within 30 days after such loss. The bill
also directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to
carry out research and development of systems and technologies to
enhance access to training offered by the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Centers to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforce-
ment, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to
enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to ter-
rorism and other homeland security threats.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5616
H.R. 5616 was introduced in the House on October 19, 2021 by
Mrs. Demings and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On October 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5616 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,

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On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 5616.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5616 and ordered the measure reported by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on February 7,
2022, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on the Judiciary would agree to waive
further consideration of H.R. 5616. On that same date, the Chair
of the Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging
the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on the Judiciary and
the agreement to waive further consideration. The letter further ac-
knowledged the agreement to support a request for conferees
should a House-Senate Conference be called.
On February 8, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5616 to the House (H. Rept. 117–244) and H.R. 5616
was placed on Union Calendar No. 176.
On February 8, 2022, the Committee on the Judiciary was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 5616.
On March 7, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
5616 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote of 390
Yeas to 33 Nays (Roll No. 58).
On March 8, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5616 to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INSPECTOR GENERAL
TRANSPARENCY ACT
H.R. 5633

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance transparency regarding
reports conducted by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Trans-
parency Act’’ addresses reports conducted by the DHS Office of In-
spector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress
any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this
bill that substantiates: a violation of specified provisions regarding
prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retal-
iatory personnel actions; a violation of Presidential Personnel Di-
rective-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified infor-
mation); or an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a
violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior
Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS. The OIG
is required to make each report publicly available on its website,
with certain exceptions and to included specified information in its
semiannual reports to Congress. The OIG is also required to report
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Federal Offices of Inspector General from the Council of Inspectors
General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Government Account-
ability Office required to evaluate such report within one year after
receipt of the report.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5633
H.R. 5633 was introduced in the House on October 19, 2021 by
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security.
On October 20, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5633 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 5633.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5633 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On January 21, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5633, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–233)
and H.R. 5633 was place on Union Calendar No. 168.
On April 5, 2022, the House considered and agreed to pass H.R.
5633 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 5633 to the Committee on Homeland Security.

DHS ACQUISITION REVIEW BOARD ACT OF 2021
H.R. 5652

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Acquisition Review
Board in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2021’’ requires DHS
to establish an Acquisition Review Board to support the Manage-
ment Directorate in managing DHS acquisitions. The bill lists the
board’s responsibilities to include determining whether a proposed
acquisition has met the requirements of key phases of the acquisi-
tion life cycle framework and is able to proceed to the next phase.
The chair of the board is required to ensure that all actions and
decisions made pursuant to the board’s responsibilities are docu-
mented in an acquisition decision memorandum that includes spec-
ified elements, such as the rationale for the decision.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5652
H.R. 5652 was introduced in the House on October 20, 2021 by
Mr. Van Drew and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-

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On October 21, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5652 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 5652.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5652 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On November 16, 2021, the House considered and agreed to pass
H.R. 5652 under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
On November 18, 2021, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 5652 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

DHS ACQUISITION REFORM ACT
H.R. 6871

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition au-
thorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland
Security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Acquisition Reform Act’’ revises DHS’ acquisition and
procurement programs and activities . It designates the DHS
Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Of-
ficer and sets forth the Under Secretary’s acquisition-related du-
ties. It also sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS
Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer and
establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program
Accountability and Risk Management Office and sets forth the re-
sponsibilities of its Executive Director.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6871
H.R. 6871 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022 by
Mr. LaTurner and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On March 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 6871 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 6871.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6871 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On March 16, 2022, the House considered H.R. 6871 under sus-

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On March 17, 2022, the House continued consideration of H.R.
6871 and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the measure by a
recorded vote of 398 Yeas to 15 Nays (Roll No. 196).
On May 18, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6871 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

BOMBING PREVENTION ACT OF 2022
H.R. 6873

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing
Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Bombing Prevention Act of 2022’’ establishes an Office for
Bombing Prevention within DHS. The office is authorized to advise
DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks
in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such
threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including pro-
moting security awareness. The bill also requires DHS to provide
to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter ter-
rorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain ju-
risdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.
The office is directed to develop a strategy to align the office’s ac-
tivities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs, and to
make the public and private sector aware of the office’s capabilities.
DHS is also required to ensure coordination and information shar-
ing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and eval-
uation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks
in the United States.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6873
H.R. 6873 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022 by
Mr. Malinowski and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On March 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 6873 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 6873.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6873 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by a roll call vote of 33 Yeas to 0 Nays.
On May 13, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 6873, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–322) and H.R.
6873 was placed on Union Calendar No. 241.
On May 16, 2022, the House considered H.R. 6873 under suspen-
sion of the rules and at the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and

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of clause 8, rule XX, further proceedings on the motion were post-
poned.
On May 17, 2022, the House resumed proceedings on H.R. 6873
and the House passed H.R. 6873 under suspension of the rules by
a 2⁄3ds roll call vote of 388 Yeas to 26 Nays (Roll No. 195).
On May 18, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 6873 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
H.R. 7900 (SEE H.R. 370, H.R. 408, H.R. 2915, H.R. 4089, H.R. 4094, H.R.,
4209, H.R. 4363, H.R. 4476, H.R. 5274, H.R. 5574, H.R. 5615, H.R. 5658,
H.R. 6387, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6825, H.R. 6868, H.R. 7174, H.R. 7777, H.R.
8316, H.R. 8801)

Summary
The ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’
authorizes the Department of Defense activities for FY 2023 and
addresses other issues, such as various homeland security meas-
ures that originated in the Committee on Homeland Security (See
H.R. 370, H.R. 408, H.R. 2915, H.R. 4089, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4209,
H.R. 4363, H.R. 4476, H.R. 5274, H.R. 5574, H.R. 5615, H.R. 5658,
H.R. 6387, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6825, H.R. 6868, H.R. 7174, H.R. 7777,
H.R. 8316, and H.R. 8801).
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 7900
H.R. 7900 was introduced in the House on May 27, 2022, by Mr.
Smith of Washington and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services.
On May 31, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services
referred H.R. 7900 to the Subcommittees on Cyber, Innovative
Technologies, and Information Systems, Intelligence and Special
Operations, Military Personnel, Readiness, Seapower and Projec-
tion Forces, Strategic Forces, and Tactical Air and Land Forces.
On June 8, 2022, the Subcommittees on Cyber, Innovative Tech-
nologies, and Information Systems, Intelligence and Special Oper-
ations, Military Personnel, Readiness, Seapower and Projection
Forces, Strategic Forces, and Tactical Air and Land Forces consid-
ered H.R. 7900. The Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Tech-
nologies, and Information Systems ordered the measure reported
favorably to the Full Committee by voice vote. The Subcommittee
on Military Personnel ordered the measure reported favorably to
the Full Committee by voice vote. The Subcommittee on Seapower
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on Strategic Forces ordered the measure reported favorably to the
Full Committee by voice vote.
On June 9, 2022, the Subcommittees on Readiness, Tactical Air
and Land Forces, and Intelligence and Special Operations consid-
ered H.R. 7900. The Subcommittee on Readiness ordered the meas-
ure reported favorably by voice vote. The Subcommittee on Tactical
Air and Land Forces ordered the measure reported favorably to the
Full Committee by voice vote. The Subcommittee on Intelligence
and Special Operations ordered the measure reported favorably to
the Full Committee by voice vote.
On June 23, 2022, the Committee on Armed Services considered
H.R. 7900 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as amend-
ed, to the House by a recorded vote of 57 Yeas and 1 Nay.
On June 24, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would agree to waive
the Committee’s right to sequential referral of H.R. 7900.
On June 30, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices responded and acknowledged the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Homeland Security and the agreement to waive se-
quential referral. The letter further acknowledged the agreement to
support a request for conferees in the event of a House-Senate con-
ference.
On July 1, 2022, the Committee on Armed Services reported H.R.
7900, as amended (H. Rept. 117–397).
On July 7, 2022, the Committee on Armed Services filed a sup-
plemental report on H.R. 7900 (H. Rept. 117–397, Pt. II).
On July 13, 2022, the House began consideration of H.R. 7900
under the provisions of H. Res. 1224.
On July 13, 2022, the House began consideration of amendments
en bloc No. 4, offered by Mr. Smith of Washington, containing the
related measures of the Committee on Homeland Security.
On July 14, 2022, the House agreed to en bloc amendment No.
4 by a roll call vote of 277 Yeas and 150 Nays (Roll No. 334).
On July 14, 2022, the House completed consideration of H.R.
7900 and passed the measure, as amended, by a roll call vote of
329 Yeas and 101 Nays (Roll No. 350).
On August 3, 2022, the Senate received, read twice, and placed
H.R. 7900 on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Or-
ders. Calendar No. 467.
On October 11, 2022, H.R. 7900 was laid before the Senate by
unanimous consent.

PIPELINE SECURITY ACT
H.R. 3243

To codify the Transportation Security Administration’s responsibility relating to se-
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Summary
The ‘‘Pipeline Security Act’’ codifies the Pipeline Security Section
within the Transportation Security Administration in law and
clarifies TSA’s statutory mandate with respect to protecting pipe-
line infrastructure. It directs the Pipeline Security Section to up-
date and maintain pipeline security guidance, conduct security as-
sessments of specific pipelines, issue recommendations to pipeline
operators regarding their security plans, and identity and inspect
at-risk pipelines. Additionally, this bill requires the Pipeline Secu-
rity Section to develop a personnel strategy and employ personnel
with appropriate pipeline industry and cybersecurity expertise. It
requires TSA to publish updated pipeline security guidelines and
directs TSA to convene not less than two industry days to engage
with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stake-
holders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation
and pipeline facilities.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 1871
H.R. 3243 was introduced in the House on May 14, 2021 by Mr.
Cleaver and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 15, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 3243 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 3243.
On May 18, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 3243 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by unanimous consent.
On July 13, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 3243, as amended (H. Rept. 117–85) and H.R. 3243 was place
on Union Calendar No. 60.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
ACT
H.R. 3756

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for
Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and
evaluate existing Federal research regarding approaches to mitigate climate change
on homeland security to identify areas for further research within the Department,
research and develop approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on
homeland security, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Re-
search Act’’ requires the Under Secretary for Science and Tech-
nology within the Department of Homeland Security to research
and evaluate existing Federal research regarding approaches to
mitigate the effects of climate change on homeland security to iden-
tify areas warranting further research and development by DHS

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fied effects are reflected in terrorism preparedness and emergency
planning and policies. This bill would also require the Under Sec-
retary for Science and Technology to consult and, as appropriate,
coordinate with the heads of other relevant Federal, State, Tribal,
and territorial departments and agencies and relevant owners and
operators of critical infrastructure when conducting this research.
Finally, it would require the Department to submit a report to Con-
gress on its findings.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 3756
H.R. 3756 was introduced in the House on June 8, 2021 by Ms.
Clarke and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On June 9, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity referred H.R. 3756 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, In-
frastructure Protection, and Innovation.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
discharged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Pro-
tection, and Innovation from further consideration of H.R. 3756.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
considered H.R. 3756 and ordered the measure reported favorably,
as amended, by a roll call vote of 19 Yeas to 14 Nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security
on September 15, 2022, agreeing that, in order to expedite consid-
eration on the House Floor, the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology would agree to waive formal consideration of H.R. 3756.
On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the agreement
to waive further consideration. The letter further acknowledged the
agreement to support a request for conferees should a House-Sen-
ate Conference be called.
116th Congress
H.R. 4737
H.R. 4737 was introduced in the House on October 18, 2019 by
Ms. Clarke of New York and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology.
On October 23, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 4737 and ordered it to be reported to the House, as
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
On January 8, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee
on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation on the House Floor, the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4737. On
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
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to support the request for conferees should a House-Senate Con-
ference be called.
On January 10, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 4737 to the House (H. Rpt. 116–375) and H.R. 4737
was placed on Union Calendar No. 298.
On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4737 under
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and re-
ferred H.R. 4737 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BORDER SUPPORT SERVICES
CONTRACTS REVIEW ACT
H.R. 5683

To direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel
along the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services
Contracts Review Act’’ directs the Management Directorate of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess certain active
contracts for services related to security along the land border with
Mexico awarded in FY2021 or earlier. Specifically, this applies to
any contract with a total value of $50 million or more, inclusive of
contract options, relating to the procurement of services for DHS
with respect to that border. The assessment must include a strat-
egy to enhance coordination, minimize overlap, and increase cost-
effectiveness among such contracts.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 5683
H.R. 5683 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021 by
Mrs. Cammack and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On October 25, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 5683 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 5683.
On October 26, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 5683 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On January 21, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 5683 to the House (H. Rept. 117–232) and H.R. 5683
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CTPAT PILOT PROGRAM ACT OF 2022
H.R. 6826

To require a pilot program on the participation of third-party logistics providers in
the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2022’’ requires the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that as-
sesses whether allowing certain entities to participate in the Cus-
toms Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) would en-
hance port security, combat terrorism, prevent supply chain secu-
rity breaches, or otherwise satisfy the goals of CTPAT. Such enti-
ties are (1) non-asset-based third-party logistics providers that ar-
range international freight transportation and are licensed or bond-
ed by specified federal agencies; or (2) asset-based third-party logis-
tics providers that facilitate cross-border activity, are licensed or
bonded by specified federal agencies, and execute logistics services
using their own warehousing assets and resources. The bill re-
quires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effec-
tiveness of CTPAT.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6826
H.R. 6826 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022 by
Ms. Slotkin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 28. 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6826 to the Subcommittee on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and
Operations from further consideration of H.R. 6826.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6826 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On May 24, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 6826 to the House (H. Rept. 117–338) and H.R. 6826 was
placed on Union Calendar No. 255.

SECURING THE CHECKPOINT PROPERTY SCREENING SYSTEM (S–
CPSS) ACT OF 2022
H.R. 6827

To authorize appropriations to accelerate the procurement and deployment of com-
puted tomography equipment to enhance detection capabilities for carry-on baggage,
and for other purposes.

Summary
he ‘‘Securing the Checkpoint Property Screening System (S–
CPSS) Act of 2022’’ establishes requirements related to the Check-

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cures and deploys computed tomography equipment for screening
carry-on baggage at airport checkpoints. Specifically, TSA is di-
rected to support small businesses with respect to research and de-
velopment of technologies under consideration for the program. Ad-
ditionally, TSA is required to brief the appropriate congressional
committees at specified intervals regarding planned procurement
and deployment efforts of such equipment. If TSA intends to make
an award to a system that does not satisfy the program’s key per-
formance parameters, it is required to brief such committees at
least two weeks prior to any such award regarding why such award
is necessary and in the best interest of national security and good
government.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6827
H.R. 6827 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022 by
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 28, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6827 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 6827.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6827 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On May 24, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 6827 to the House (H. Rept. 117–337) and H.R. 6827 was
placed on Union Calendar No. 254.

NO TIKTOK ON DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEVICES ACT
H.R. 6837

To prohibit employees of the Department of Homeland Security, or individuals per-
forming work under a contract on behalf of the Department, from downloading or
using TikTok on any information technology issued by the Department, and for
other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices
Act’’ prohibits DHS employees and contractors from using the
TikTok application on DHS computers or other information tech-
nology equipment. It also requires DHS to remove the application
from DHS equipment. The bill includes certain exceptions for law
enforcement activities, national security interests and activities,
and security researchers.
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H.R. 6837 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022 by
Mr. Guest and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On February 28, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland
Security referred H.R. 6837 to the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 6837.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6837 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.

SECURING AIR TRAVEL ACT
H.R. 6856

To reduce the number of firearms at Transportation Security Administration pas-
senger screening checkpoints by directing the Administrator to carry out a range of
activities to inform the public about restrictions regarding the carrying of firearms
in sterile areas of airports and to strengthen enforcement of such restrictions and
for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Securing Air Travel Act’’ seeks to reduce the number of fire-
arms brought to TSA checkpoints by directing the TSA Adminis-
trator to carry out a range of activities to inform the public about
restrictions regarding the carrying of firearms into sterile areas of
airports and to strengthen and codify certain key elements of the
enforcement of such restrictions. It directs TSA to prominently dis-
play signage at checkpoints nationwide regarding the prohibition
on, and consequences of, carrying a firearm into the sterile area of
an airport. Every two years, TSA would also be required to identify
the 25 airports where firearms are most frequently interdicted and
ensure similar signage is installed at terminal entrances to such
airports. Additionally, it requires TSA to establish a public aware-
ness campaign to educate the public on the rules regarding trav-
eling with firearms and authorizes TSA to purchase targeted ad-
vertisements regarding firearm restrictions. The bill establishes
proposed civil penalty amounts for repeat or egregious violations in
order to increase accountability for individuals who bring firearms
to checkpoints on two or more occasions or commit otherwise egre-
gious violations (including deliberate violations and those involving
certain illicit or dangerous weapons). It also codifies TSA’s practice
of suspending PreCheck eligibility when an individual unlawfully
brings a firearm to a checkpoint. Finally, the bill requires reporting
from TSA and the Government Accountability Office regarding the
legislation’s implementation and other firearm-related threats to
aviation and airport security.
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H.R. 6856 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022 by
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security.
On March 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 6856 to the Subcommittee on Transportation
and Maritime Security.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity from further consideration of H.R. 6856.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6856 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by a roll call vote of 21 Yeas to 12 Nays.
On December 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 6856, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–641)
and H.R. 6856 was placed on Union Calendar No. 461.

REDUCING COSTS OF DHS ACQUISITIONS ACT
H.R. 6861

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for congressional notifica-
tion regarding major acquisition program breaches, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Reducing Costs of DHS Acquisitions Act’’ requires notifica-
tion by the DHS Management Directorate to Congress if a major
DHS acquisition program fails to satisfy any approved cost, sched-
ule, or performance threshold. Major acquisition program means (1)
a capital asset, service, or hybrid acquisition program that is esti-
mated by DHS to require an eventual total expenditure of at least
$300 million over the life-cycle cost of the program; or (2) an acqui-
sition program identified as a program of special interest. If such
a failure occurs, or is expected to occur, the bill requires a remedi-
ation plan and root cause analysis. The Management Directorate is
required to review such plan and either approve it for continuation
or provide an alternative proposed corrective action.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 6861
H.R. 6861 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022 by
Mr. Clyde and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 6861 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 6861.
On March 2, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 6861 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
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H.R. 1294 was introduced in the House on March 1, 2017 by Mr.
Rutherford and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On March 8, 2017, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 1294 and ordered the measure reported favorably by
voice vote.
On March 20, 2017, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 1294 to the House (H. Rept. 115–45) and H.R. 1294
was placed on Union Calendar No. 25.
On March 20, 2017, the House considered and agreed to pass
H.R. 1294 under suspension of the rules by a 2/3ds roll call vote
of 408 Yeas to 0 Nays (Roll no. 173).
On March 21, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and referred
H.R. 1294 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SEAL PROTECTION ACT OF
2022
H.R. 7778

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit misuse of the Department
of Homeland Security seal, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Seal Protection Act of
2022’’ would enhance legal protections against the misappropria-
tion or exploitation of the DHS seal by persons who knowingly use
the seal or any colorable imitation thereof in a manner reasonably
calculated to convey the impression that DHS or a DHS component
or element has approved, endorsed, or authorized such use. The
Secretary of Homeland Security may provide exceptions in writing
and the Act does not restrict the use of the seal by DHS officers
or personnel engaged in their official duties.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 7778
H.R. 7778 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022 by Mr.
Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on Home-
land Security.
On May 17, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 7778 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Ac-
countability from further consideration of H.R. 7778.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 7778 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On July 28, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security reported
H.R. 7778, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–446) and H.R.

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DHS RESTRICTIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES AND CHINESE
ENTITIES OF CONCERN ACT
H.R. 7779

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions
of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other
purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Enti-
ties of Concern Act’’ restricts funding to an institution of higher
education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of
concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural
institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.
Specifically, DHS must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a
contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind
donation or gift from a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius In-
stitute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS, unless the
IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for
these funds upon termination of the relationship.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 7779
H.R. 7779 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022 by Mr.
Pfluger and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On May 17, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 7779 to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation and the Subcommittee on
Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security dis-
charged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protec-
tion, and Innovation and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Manage-
ment, and Accountability from further consideration of H.R. 7779.
On May 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security consid-
ered H.R. 7779 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On August 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 7779, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–454)
and H.R. 7779 was placed on the Union Calendar No. 351.

HEALTH SCREENING AND COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION ACT
H.R. 8610

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Office of Health Secu-
rity, make technical corrections to the authorization of the Countering Weapons of
Mass Destruction Office, establish a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Advi-
sory Committee, establish a departmental biodefense strategy, and for other pur-

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Summary
The ‘‘Health Screening and Countering Weapons of Mass De-
struction Act’’ authorizes the Office of Health Security within the
Department and sets forth the qualifications and duties of the
Chief Medical Officer, who shall head the office. It authorizes a pri-
vacy officer within the office and requires the Chief Medical Officer
to report annually to Congress about the office’s activities in the
prior year. It includes provisions to transfer functions, personnel,
budget authority and assets from elsewhere in DHS to the office.
With respect to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
(CWMD) Office within DHS, the bill repeals subsection (e) of sec-
tion 1901 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to allow to con-
tinue operations, clarifies the CWMD office’s responsibilities, and
establishes an advisory Council to advise the CWMD office on all
aspects of countering weapons of mass destruction. Finally, the bill
directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a Depart-
ment-wide review of biodefense activities and strategies.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 8610
H.R. 8610 was introduced in the House on July 29, 2022 by Mrs.
Demings and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On August 1, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity referred H.R. 8610 to the Subcommittee on Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, and Recovery, in addition to the Sub-
committee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
discharged the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Re-
sponse, and Recovery and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Man-
agement, and Accountability from further consideration of H.R.
8610.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
considered H.R. 8610 and ordered the measure reported favorably,
as amended, by voice vote.
On December 20, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 8610, as amended (H. Rept. 117–650 Pt. I), the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce was discharged from further con-
sideration, and H.R. 8610 was placed on the Union Calendar (No.
469).

DHS JOINT TASK FORCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
H.R. 8801

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish stronger accountability
mechanisms for Joint Task Forces, and for other purposes.

Summary
The ‘‘DHS Joint Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2022’’ would
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personnel and resources through 2024. This bill includes account-
ability mechanisms by requiring each JTF to establish its mission,
strategic goals, and objectives, as well as outcome-based and other
performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of each JTF. It
also requires that DHS notify Congress when establishing or termi-
nating JTFs, including the criteria and conditions required to es-
tablish or terminate, the funding and resource requirements, and
number of personnel assigned to each JTF. Finally, the bill re-
quires GAO to assess the Secretary’s utilization of the JTF author-
ity.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H.R. 8801
H.R. 8801 was introduced in the House on September 13, 2022
by Mr. Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On September 14, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Home-
land Security referred H.R. 8801 to the Subcommittee on Over-
sight, Management, and Accountability.
On October 28, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security con-
sidered H.R. 8801 and ordered the measure reported favorably, as
amended, by voice vote.
On October 28, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security re-
ported H.R. 8801, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 117–545)
and H.R. 8801 was placed on Union Calendar No. 391.

H. RES. 626

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks
launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 20th anniversary
of that date.

Summary
This resolution recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn com-
memoration and extends deepest sympathies to the thousands of
innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and
to their families, friends, and loved ones. The resolution further
honors the heroism and sacrifices of U.S. military and civil per-
sonnel and their families, credits the heroism of those who aided
the victims of the attacks, commends the military and intelligence
personnel involved in the removal of Osama bin Laden, reasserts
the commitment to opposing violent extremism, and vows to dis-
rupt terrorist activities.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H. Res. 626
H. Res. 626 was introduced in the House on September 10, 2021
by Ms. Pelosi and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Re-
form, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed
Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Home-

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On September 109, 2021, the Committees on Oversight and Re-
form, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infra-
structure, Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Perma-
nent Select) were discharged from further consideration of H. Res.
626.
On September 10, 2021, the House agreed to the resolution with-
out objection. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table without
objection.

RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY
H. RES. 1236

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain docu-
ments in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the
Disinformation Governance Board.
Summary
This resolution of inquiry directs the Department of Homeland
Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain docu-
ments and communications relating to the Disinformation Govern-
ance Board within 14 days of the adoption of the resolution.
Legislative History
117th Congress
H. Res. 1236
H. Res. 1236 was introduced in the House on July 20, 2022 by
Mr. Biggs and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
considered H. Res. 1236 and ordered the measure reported ad-
versely by a roll call vote of 19 Yeas to 15 Nays.
On September 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H. Res. 1236 adversely to the House (H. Rept. 117–474).

RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY
H. RES. 1328

Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Homeland Security, to
transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents in their possession
referring or relating to certain aspects of border policies of the United States.

Summary
This resolution of inquiry directs the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity to transmit to the House of Representatives certain docu-
ments and communications relating to policies implemented and
data collected with respect to CBP operations on the southwest bor-
der of the United States within 14 days of the adoption of the reso-
lution.
Legislative History

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H. Res. 1328 was introduced in the House on August 30, 2022
by Mr. Meijer and referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity.
On September 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
considered H. Res. 1328 and ordered the measure reported ad-
versely by a roll call vote of 18 Yeas to 16 Nays.
On September 19, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security
reported H. Res. 1328 adversely to the House (H. Rept. 117–473).

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OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE FULL COMMITTEE
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi, Chairman

SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Texas JOHN KATKO, New York
JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Rhode Island MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, Texas
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey CLAY HIGGINS, Louisiana
J. LUIS CORREA, California MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
ELISSA SLOTKIN, Michigan DAN BISHOP, North Carolina
EMANUEL CLEAVER, Missouri JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
AL GREEN, Texas MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS, Iowa
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York DIANA HARSHBARGER, Tennessee
ERIC SWALWELL, California ANDREW S. CLYDE, Georgia
DINA TITUS, Nevada CARLOS GIMENEZ, Florida
BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN, New Jersey JAKE LATURNER, Kansas
KATHLEEN RICE, New York PETER MEIJER, Michigan
VAL BUTLER DEMINGS, Florida KAT CAMMACK, Florida
NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN, California AUGUST PFLUGER, Texas
JOSH GOTTHEIMER, New Jersey ANDREW R. GARBARINO, New York
ELAINE G. LURIA, Virginia MAYRA FLORES, Texas
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey
RITCHIE TORRES, New York

During the 117th Congress, the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity held 25 Full Committee hearings, receiving testimony from 56
witnesses.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 3, 2021,
for an organizational meeting for the 117th Congress under the di-
rection of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The Full
Committee met pursuant to notice and adopted the Committee
Rules and Committee Resolution No. 1, relating to staff hiring, by
unanimous consent.

MEMBER DAY
On October 22, 2021, the Committee held a Member Day hearing
to receive testimony from Members on proposed legislation within
the Committee’s jurisdiction.

ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL
On January 7, 2021, Chairman Thompson joined the Chairs of
the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Judiciary, Armed Serv-
ices, and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence seeking an
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the U.S. Capitol as well as to disrupt any further activity designed
to attack our government.
On January 15, 2021, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to DHS
urging the Department to do everything within its power to sup-
port Federal, State, and local partners in securing State capitols
and other targeted infrastructure against planned attacks. The let-
ter followed an FBI bulletin warning that armed protests were
being planned at all 50 state capitols in the coming days.
On January 16, 2021, Chairman Thompson and leaders from the
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee on
the Judiciary, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a
letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, DHS Office of Intel-
ligence and Analysis, the National Counterterrorism Center, and
the Office of the Director of National Intelligence requesting rel-
evant documents and briefings as part of a review of the events
and intelligence surrounding the January 6th attack on the U.S.
Capitol and related threats against the Nation’s peaceful transition
of power, including the Inauguration.
On February 4, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex-
amining the Domestic Terrorism Threat in the Wake of the Attack
on the U.S. Capitol.’’ The Committee received testimony from
Christopher Rodriguez, Ph.D., Director, Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Agency, District of Columbia; Ms. Eliza-
beth Neumann, Founder and Managing Director, Neu Summit
Strategies, Former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and
Threat Prevention, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Jona-
than Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, Anti-Defamation League;
and Mr. Brian Michael Jenkins, Senior Advisor to the RAND Presi-
dent, The RAND Corporation.
On March 25, 2021, Chairman Thompson joined committee
chairs across the House of Representatives in sending letters to the
White House, Federal agencies including DHS, law enforcement,
and Legislative Branch entities seeking documents and commu-
nications relating to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
BUDGET

On June 17, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘A Re-
view of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Department
of Homeland Security.’’ The Committee received testimony from the
Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Home-
land Security.
On April 27, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘A Re-
view of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Department
of Homeland Security.’’ The Committee received testimony from the
Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Home-
land Security.
COVID–19

On January 15, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Chair of the
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter
DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations Rosa L.
DeLauro, and Representatives Dina Titus, Lucille Roybal-Allard,
and Mike Thompson sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urg-

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quirements for assistance provided by FEMA under the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reduce
the financial burden on all States, Tribes, Territories, and the Dis-
trict of Columbia from the COVID–19 pandemic.
On February 3, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Emergency Pre-
paredness, Response, & Recovery Subcommittee Chairwoman Val
Demings sent a letter to the White House COVID–19 Equity Task
Force regarding the lack of equitable distribution and administra-
tion of COVID–19 vaccines.
On February 4, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing on
FEMA’s COVID–19 pandemic response role. The Committee was
briefed by Mr. Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Senior Official Performing the
Duties of FEMA Administrator.
On February 24, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the COVID–19 Pan-
demic One Year Later.’’ The Committee received testimony from
Ms. A. Nicole Clowers, Managing Director, Health Care Team, U.S.
Government Accountability Office; Crystal R. Watson, DrPH, Sen-
ior Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Ngozi O.
Ezike, MD, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health; Mr. J.
Ryan McMahon, II, County Executive, Onondaga County, Syracuse,
New York.
On November 30, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing
on DHS’ efforts to implement President Biden’s COVID–19 vaccine
mandate for Federal employees. The Committee was briefed by Mr.
Randolph ‘‘Tex’’ Alles, Deputy Under Secretary for Management,
Management Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Ms.
Veronica ‘‘Ronnie’’ Venture, Deputy Officer for Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Depart-
ment of Homeland Security; Ms. Andrea Bright, Assistant Commis-
sioner, Human Resources Management, Customs and Border Pro-
tection, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Melanie Harvey,
Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations,
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland
Security; and Mr. Paul Courtney, Chief Procurement Officer, Man-
agement Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
CYBERSECURITY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

On February 10, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Homeland Cybersecurity: Assessing Cyber Threats and Building
Resilience.’’ The Committee received testimony from the Honorable
Christopher C. Krebs, Private Citizen, Former Director of the Cy-
bersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of
Homeland Security; the Honorable Susan Gordon, Private Citizen,
Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Office of
the Director of National Intelligence; Mr. Michael Daniel, President
and Chief Executive Officer, Cyber Threat Alliance; and Mr. Dmitri
Alperovitch, Executive Chairman, Silverado Policy Accelerator.
On February 26, 2021, the Committee held a joint hearing with
the Committee on Oversight and Reform, entitled ‘‘Weathering the
Storm: The Role of Private Tech in the SolarWinds Breach and the
Ongoing Campaign.’’ The Committee received testimony from Mr.
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Executive Officer, SolarWinds Corporation; Mr. Kevin R. Mandia,
Chief Executive Officer, FireEye, Inc.; and Mr. Bradford L. Smith,
President and Chief Legal Officer, Microsoft Corporation.
On May 11, 2021, Chairman Thompson; Ranking Member Katko;
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter
DeFazio and Ranking Member Sam Graves; Cybersecurity, Infra-
structure Protection, & Innovation Subcommittee Chairwoman
Yvette Clarke and Ranking Member Andrew Garbarino; Railroads,
Pipelines, & Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Donald
M. Payne Jr. and Ranking Member Rick Crawford; Transportation
& Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Bonnie Watson
Coleman and Ranking Member Carlos Gimenez and Intelligence &
Counterterrorism Subcommittee Chairwoman Elissa Slotkin and
Ranking Member August Pfluger sent a letter to White House Na-
tional Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the national security and
economic security implications of the Colonial Pipeline Company
ransomware attack, which could lead to rising fuel costs and fuel
shortages. In the letter, the Members ask for a formal briefing as
soon as possible from the interagency task force the White House
established in response to the attack.
On May 19, 2021, the Committee on Homeland Security and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held the re-
quested joint Member briefing on the Colonial Pipeline ransomware
attack. The Committee was briefed by Mr. Eric Goldstein, Execu-
tive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Division, Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Ms. Sonya Proctor, Assist-
ant Administrator, Surface Operations, Transportation and Secu-
rity Administration (TSA); and Mr. Herb Stapleton, Deputy Assist-
ant Director, Cyber Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI).
On May 20, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing on the
Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. The Committee was briefed
by Ms. Marie Mouchet, Chief Information Officer, Colonial Pipeline
Company; and Drew Lohoff, Director, Government Affairs and
Counsel, Colonial Pipeline Company.
On June 9, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Cyber
Threats in the Pipeline: Using Lessons from the Colonial
Ransomware Attack to Defend Critical Infrastructure.’’ The Com-
mittee received testimony from Mr. Joseph A. Blount, Jr., Presi-
dent and Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Pipeline Company; and
Mr. Charles Carmakal, Senior Vice President for Strategic Services
and Chief Technology Officer, FireEye.
On November 3, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Evolving the U.S. Approach to Cybersecurity: Raising the Bar
Today to Meet the Threats of Tomorrow.’’ The Committee received
testimony from the Honorable Chris Inglis, National Cyber Direc-
tor, Executive Office of the President of the United States and Jen
Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agen-
cy.
On March 3, 2022, the Committee held a classified Member brief-
ing on the cybersecurity implications of the Russia-Ukraine situa-
tion. The Committee was briefed by Mr. Brandon Wales, Executive
Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA);

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Mr. Chris Wright, Director, Cyber Mission Center, Office of Intel-
ligence and Analysis (I&A); Mr. Chris Porter, National Intelligence
Officer for Cyber; Ms. Cynthia Kaiser, Section Chief, Cyber Divi-
sion; and Ms. Laura Dehmlow, Section Chief, Foreign Influence
Task Force.
On March 30, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Mo-
bilizing our Cyber Defenses: Securing Critical Infrastructure
Against Russian Cyber Threats.’’ The Committee received testi-
mony from Mr. Adam Meyers, Senior Vice President for Intel-
ligence, CrowdStrike; Mr. Steven Silberstein, Chief Executive Offi-
cer, Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center;
Mr. Kevin M. Morley, PhD, Manager, Federal Relations, American
Water Works Association; and Mr. Amit Yoran, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, Tenable, Inc.
On September 21, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Critical Infrastructure Preparedness and Resilience: A Focus on
Water.’’ The Committee received testimony from the Honorable W.
Craig Fugate, Private Citizen, Former Administrator, Federal
Emergency Management Agency; Mr. David L. Gadis, CEO and
General Manager, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Author-
ity; Ms. Abre’ Conner, Director, Center for Environmental and Cli-
mate Justice, NAACP; and Mr. John O’Connell, III, Senior Vice
President, National Rural Water Association.
On October 17, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Carolyn B.
Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform,
sent a letter to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves requesting infor-
mation on how the State plans to distribute more than $10 billion
in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bi-
partisan Infrastructure Law, including $429 million that was spe-
cifically allotted to enhance the State of Mississippi’s water infra-
structure.
On November 18, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Carolyn
B. Maloney (D–NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight
and Reform, sent a letter to the Comptroller General requesting
GAO conduct a study to evaluate efforts by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency (EPA) and FEMA to identify and assist water and
wastewater utilities that are vulnerable to shutdown from natural
and other disasters, such as terrorist attacks and chemical and in-
dustrial accidents. This request was part of the Committees’ inves-
tigation into the Jackson, Mississippi water crisis, which was de-
clared a federal emergency by President Biden after residents were
without reliable access to safe drinking water for weeks.
DHS OVERSIGHT

On February 3, 2021, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to newly
confirmed Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to
congratulate him on his position and to invite him to testify before
on the Committee on pressing issues facing the country. In re-
sponse to that request, on March 17, 2021, the Committee held a
hearing entitled ‘‘The Way Forward on Homeland Security.’’ The
Committee received testimony from the Honorable Alejandro
Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
On July 15, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Secur-

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Committee received testimony from Ms. Carrie Cordero, Senior Fel-
low and General Counsel, Center for a New American Security; Mr.
Thomas Warrick, Senior Fellow and Director, Atlantic Council; Ms.
Katrina Mulligan, Acting Vice President, National Security and
International Policy, Center for American Progress; and Mr. Frank
J. Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute, Auburn University.
On August 1, 2022, Chairman Thompson, Vice Chairman Ritchie
Torres, and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Sub-
committee Chairwoman Val Demings sent letters to the U.S. Gov-
ernment Accountability Office (GAO) and DHS regarding the Fed-
eral government’s preparations for and response to the monkeypox
virus. The Members asked GAO to examine the adequacy of the
Federal response to the monkeypox outbreak and make rec-
ommendations for ongoing and future preparedness and response
efforts.
On August 16, 2022, Chairman Thompson and House Judiciary
Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler sent a letter to Attorney General
Garland of the Department of Justice, Secretary Mayorkas of the
Department of Homeland Security, Director Wray of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Commissioner Magnus of U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, Acting Director Johnson of U.S. Immigra-
tion and Customs Enforcement, Administrator Milgram of the Drug
Enforcement Administration, and Director Dettelbach of the Bu-
reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, requesting in-
formation regarding their agencies’ purchase of Americans’ data
from private companies.
DHS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

On April 21, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Over-
sight of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector
General.’’ The Committee received testimony from Mr. Chris
Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Govern-
ment Accountability Office; and the Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari,
Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security.
On May 10, 2022, Chairman Thompson joined Rep. Carolyn B.
Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform,
in a letter to DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, requesting
documents and information related to reported efforts by the In-
spector General’s office to delay or conceal findings of domestic
abuse and sexual harassment by DHS employees. The letter fol-
lowed a bipartisan staff briefing, at which officials at DHS OIG re-
fused to commit to a timeline for releasing a report on sexual mis-
conduct and harassment of DHS employees, which the office began
four years ago. The Chairs’ letter raised concerns about the Inspec-
tor General’s ability to ensure accountability and transparency of
government programs and operations as required under the Inspec-
tor General Act of 1978.
On July 26, 2022, Chairman Thompson joined Committee on
Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Maloney in a letter to DHS In-
spector General Joseph V. Cuffari and Chair of the Council of the
Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Allison C.
Lerner requesting that Inspector General Cuffari step aside and
CIGIE appoint a new Inspector General to lead the ongoing inves-

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January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Chairs
raised concerns about Inspector General Cuffari’s failure to prompt-
ly inform Congress of deleted Secret Service text messages despite
being required by law to ‘‘immediately’’ report problems or abuses
that are ‘‘particularly serious or flagrant.’’
On August 1, 2022, Chairman Thompson joined Chairwoman
Maloney in a letter to DHS Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari re-
newing their call for him to step aside from the investigation into
erased text messages related to the January 6, 2021, insurrection
at the U.S. Capitol, in light of new evidence obtained by the Com-
mittees that DHS OIG may have secretly informed DHS in July
2021 that it would not be pursuing Secret Service text messages.
The Chairs’ letter presses for documents and transcribed inter-
views with DHS OIG personnel to determine the full scope of po-
tential mismanagement and misconduct in the investigation.
DOMESTIC TERRORISM AND TARGETED VIOLENCE

On March 3, 2021, Chairman Thompson joined Chairs of the
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary in a letter urging President Biden to
prioritize the issuance of a long-overdue intelligence assessment
and report on the domestic terrorism threat. The Trump Adminis-
tration failed to produce the report by the statutorily required
deadline.
On June 23, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing on the
rise in antisemitic incidents, DHS’s domestic terrorism capabilities
review, and plans to implement the National Strategy for Coun-
tering Domestic Terrorism. The Committee was briefed by Mr.
John Cohen, Counterterrorism Coordinator and Assistant Secretary
for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention, DHS.
On February 4, 2022, the Committee held a classified Member
briefing on the January 15, 2022, attack on a synagogue in
Colleyville, Texas. The Committee was briefed by Mr. Timothy
Langan, Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bu-
reau of Investigation; Mr. Jeff Welker, Group Chief, Directorate of
Intelligence, National Counterterrorism Center; Mr. Bob Paschall,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Office of
Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security; Ms.
Caitlin Finn, Director of International Information Sharing Policy
(Acting) and Biometric Program Manager, Office of Strategy, Pol-
icy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Sam
Vinograd, Assistant Secretary for Countering Terrorism and Threat
Prevention (Acting), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Depart-
ment of Homeland Security; Mr. Matthew Davies, Executive Direc-
tor, Admissibility and Passenger Programs, Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Donald Conroy,
Executive Director, Passenger Targeting Division, National Tar-
geting Center, Customs and Border Protection, Department of
Homeland Security; Mr. Eric Peters, Assistant Director, Passenger
Targeting Division, National Targeting Center, Customs and Bor-
der Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Jim
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On February 10, 2022, Committee Democrats, led by Chairman
Thompson, sent a letter to House Appropriators urging them to
provide significant new funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant
Program (NSGP) in the FY2022 Homeland Security Appropriations
bill, given the complex, diffused, and dynamic terrorism landscape
as evidenced by numerous bomb threats to Historically Black Col-
leges and Universities (HBCUs), predominantly Black churches,
and synagogues across the country.
On March 17, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to Univer-
sity Bomb Threats.’’ The Committee received testimony from Rev-
erend Eric S.C. Manning, Senior Pastor, Mother Emanuel AME
Church; Mr. Thomas K. Hudson, President, Jackson State Univer-
sity; and Ms. Janai Nelson, President and Director—Counsel,
NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
On October 3, 2022, the Committee held a field hearing in Tea-
neck, New Jersey entitled ‘‘Countering Violent Extremism, Ter-
rorism, and Antisemitic Threats in New Jersey.’’ The Committee
received testimony from Ms. Laurie Doran, Director, Office of
Homeland Security and Preparedness, State of New Jersey; Mr.
Scott Richman, Regional Director for New York and New Jersey,
ADL; Rabbi Esther Reed, Interim Executive Director, Rutgers
Hillel; Ms. Susan Corke, Director, Intelligence Project, Southern
Poverty Law Center; Mr. Kenneth Stern, Director, Center for the
Study of Hate, Bard College; and Ms. Holly Huffnagle, U.S. Direc-
tor for Combatting Antisemitism, American Jewish Committee.
ELECTION SECURITY

On July 20, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Changing Election Security Landscape: Threats to Election Offi-
cials and Infrastructure.’’ The Committee received testimony from
the Honorable Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Secretary of State, State of
New Mexico; Mr. Neal Kelley, Chair, Committee for Safe and Se-
cure Elections, and former Registrar of Voters, Orange County,
California; Ms. Elizabeth Howard, Senior Counsel, Brennan Center
for Justice; and the Honorable Frank LaRose, Secretary of State,
State of Ohio.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

On June 29, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Exam-
ining FEMA’s Readiness to Meet its Mission.’’ The Committee re-
ceived testimony from the Honorable Deanne B. Criswell, Adminis-
trator, FEMA
On October 27, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘En-
suring Equity in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.’’
The Committee received testimony from Lori Peek, Ph.D., Direc-
tory, Natural Hazards Center, Professor, Department of Sociology,
University of Colorado, Boulder; Ms. Chauncia Willis, Co-Founder
and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in
Emergency Management; Mr. Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Se-
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GLOBAL TERRORISM

On September 9, 2021, the Committee conducted a roundtable
with local and Federal officials at One World Trade Center in New
York, New York. Participants were Mr. John Miller, Deputy Com-
missioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, New York Police
Department (NYPD); Ms, Laura Kavanagh, First Deputy Commis-
sioner, Fire Department of New York (FDNY); Mr. John Bilch,
Chief Security Officer, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
(PANYNJ); Mr. Alex Amparo, Senior Official Performing the Duties
of Deputy Administrator for Resilience, Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency (FEMA); and Captain Zeita Merchant, Com-
mander, Sector New York/Captain of the Port of New York and
New Jersey, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
On September 22, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: 20 Years After 9/11.’’ The
Committee received testimony from the Honorable Alejandro
Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; the Hon-
orable Christopher A. Wray, Director, Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion; and the Honorable Christine Abizaid, Director, National
Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intel-
ligence.
On February 2, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What it Means for Amer-
ica.’’ The Committee received testimony from the Honorable Nich-
olas J. Rasmussen, Executive Director, Global Internet Forum to
Counter Terrorism; Mr. Jonathan Greenblatt, Chief Executive Offi-
cer, Anti-Defamation League; Ms. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, PhD, Pro-
fessor, American University; and Mr. Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow,
Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
On August 23, 2022, Chairman Thompson, Committee on Energy
& Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., Committee on Home-
land Security Ranking Member John Katko, Vice Chairman Ritchie
Torres, and Vice Ranking Member Michael Guest sent a letter to
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) urging the agency to
take immediate action to address vulnerabilities in its oversight of
purchases of radiological materials. The letter follows a U.S. Gov-
ernment Accountability Office (GAO) report that identified security
gaps that could be exploited by terrorists and other bad actors to
obtain material to deploy a dirty bomb domestically.
On November 5, 2022, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.’’ The Committee received
testimony from the Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, De-
partment of Homeland Security; the Honorable Christopher Wray,
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Honorable
Christine Abizaid, Director, National Counterterrorism Center, Of-
fice of the Director of National Intelligence.
IMMIGRATION DETENTION

In the 116th Congress, the Committee began investigating alle-
gations raised by a licensed nurse practitioner at the Irwin County
Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia. The whistleblower
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dures without providing them with informed consent. The Com-
mittee requested documents from LaSalle Corrections Center,
Irwin County Detention Center, and Immigration and Customs En-
forcement (ICE) regarding the treatment of detainees at ICDC. The
prior administration neglected to provide documents. On May 20,
2021, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the Department’s
intention to discontinue using ICDC for immigration detention.
On September 9, 2021, Chairman Thompson, Subcommittee
Chair Barragán, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform re-
newed their document request and requested a briefing on the De-
partment’s record-retention and preservation processes during the
process of shutting down the ICDC. On November 10, 2021, the
Committee began receiving documents from ICE to further inves-
tigate the whistleblower complaint of inadequate medical treat-
ment by offsite medical care providers. As part of the Committee’s
investigation, Dr. Tony Ogburn, Professor and Chair of the Univer-
sity of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine’s Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, reviewed ICDC medical records. Dr.
Ogburn found that Dr. Amin did not meet acceptable standards of
care.
On December 3, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Subcommittee
Chair Barragán sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas demanding
that Dr. Amin be barred from treating anyone in ICE custody and
requested a briefing on the Department’s procedures to facilitate
appropriate medical care to detainees. The letter provided a copy
of Dr. Ogburn’s letter of complaint regarding Dr. Amin to the Geor-
gia Composite Medical Board. On December 15, 2021, Committee
staff received a briefing related to Irwin County Detention Center
and medical care for detainees in ICE custody. ICE officials in-
formed the Committee that Dr. Amin was no longer treating de-
tainees.
On March 25, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Subcommittee
Chair Barragán sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and
Acting ICE Director Tae Johnson expressing concern over the Tor-
rance County Detention Facility (TCDF) in Estancia, New Mexico.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General
recommended ICE immediately remove all detainees at TCDF,
after finding the facility was critically understaffed with unsani-
tary conditions, which created significant health and safety risks
for detainees. The letter urged ICE to quickly remove detainees at
TCDF and to terminate ICE’s contract with the facility.
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROCESSING

The COVID–19 pandemic and various travel restrictions signifi-
cantly reduced air passenger volume nationwide. Despite the de-
cline in air travel, the Department has expedited the inspection
process for millions of international travelers during the pandemic.
On May 24, 2022, the Committee held a field hearing at the
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada entitled,
‘‘Examining DHS’ Efforts to Improve Processing for International
Visitors.’’ The Committee received testimony from Mr. Carlos Mar-
tel, Director of Field Operations, Los Angeles Field Office, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection; Ms. Karen Burke, Federal Security

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(TSA); Ms. Kate Wik, Chief Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Conven-
tion and Visitors Authority (LVCVA); and Ms. Rosemary
Vassiliadis, Director of Aviation, Clark County Department of Avia-
tion.
The Committee examined how biometric technology, automated
kiosks and security initiatives can simultaneously improve security
and expedite the processing of international visitors. The witnesses
also explained how a positive experience at the airport is important
to tourism in Las Vegas.
OPERATION ALLIES WELCOME

On September 17, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing
on DHS’s role in Operation Allies Welcome. The Committee was
briefed by Mr. Bob Fenton, Senior Response Official, Unified Co-
ordination Group, Operation Allies Welcome; Mrs. Diane Sabatino,
Director of Field Operations, Office of Field Operations, Customs
and Border Protection (CBP); Mr. Donald Conroy, Executive Direc-
tor, National Targeting Center, Customs and Border Protection;
Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Home-
land Security (DHS); Mr. Craig Lynes, Deputy Assistant Adminis-
trator, International Operations, Transportation Security Adminis-
tration (TSA); and Mr. Michael Valverde, Acting Associate Director,
Field Operations, United States Citizenship and Immigration Serv-
ices (USCIS).
On January 19, 2022, the Committee held a Member briefing on
DHS’s activities regarding Operation Allies Welcome. The Com-
mittee was briefed by Mr. Bob Fenton, Senior Response Office, Uni-
fied Coordination Group, Operation Allies Welcome; Dr. Pritesh
Gandhi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Homeland Secu-
rity; Ms. Diane Sabatino, Deputy Executive Assistant Commis-
sioner, Office of Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection,
Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Donald Conroy, Execu-
tive Director, National Targeting Center, Customs and Border Pro-
tection, Department of Homeland Security.
SCHOOL VIOLENCE

On June 2, 2022, Homeland Security Committee Democrats sent
a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to re-
quest a Committee briefing on DHS’ role in responding to tragic
mass shooting Uvalde, Texas and what the Department plans to
do, along with its Federal, State, and local partners, to prevent fu-
ture tragedies.
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity held a Member briefing on the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity’s role in responding to the Robb Elementary School massacre
in Uvalde, Texas; providing on-the-ground support to State and
local law enforcement; and helping to prevent future school shoot-
ings along with its Federal, State, and local partners.
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

On January 11, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Ranking Mem-
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January 6th attack on the Capitol. They asked to be briefed on
TSA’s efforts to disrupt the travel of domestic terrorist groups who
may be planning further attacks or disruptions of the inauguration
and the status of identifying and adding to watchlists the perpetra-
tors of the Capitol attack.
On February 9, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Chair of the
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter
DeFazio sent a letter urging the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and the TSA to closely coordinate with all stakeholders to
enforce the Federal mask mandate for airline passengers to help
slow the spread of COVID–19 and ensure passenger and frontline
aviation and transportation security worker safety.
On September 29, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘20 Years After 9/11: The State of the Transportation Security Ad-
ministration.’’ The Committee received testimony from the Honor-
able David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Ad-
ministration; the Honorable John Pistole, President, Anderson Uni-
versity, Former Administrator, Transportation Security Adminis-
tration; the Honorable Peter Neffenger, Private Citizen, Former
Administrator, Transportation Security Administration; and the
Honorable J.M. Loy, Private Citizen, Former Administrator, Trans-
portation Security Administration.
On October 25, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Bonnie Wat-
son Coleman, Chairwoman of the Transportation and Maritime Se-
curity Subcommittee, sent a letter to TSA Administrator David
Pekoske seeking answers on how TSA planned to enforce enhanced
civil penalties for travelers who do not comply with the Federal re-
quirement to wear masks in transportation settings.
On December 22, 2021, Chairman Thompson, Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio, Transpor-
tation & Maritime Security Subcommittee Chair Bonnie Watson
Coleman, and Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen sent let-
ters to four major airlines urging them to require their crew mem-
bers to attend TSA’s Crew Member Self Defense Program so that
they are equipped with the necessary skills to deter and mitigate
dangerous situations as unruly passenger behavior spikes across
the country.
On April 21, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Ritchie Torres,
Vice Chairman of the Committee, led a bipartisan letter to the New
York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) following the
New York City Subway shooting in Sunset Park, Brooklyn last
week. After it was revealed that security cameras were not func-
tioning on the day of the shooting, the Members requested informa-
tion regarding how the MTA uses funds it has received through
DHS’ Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and if it uses grant
funding for camera maintenance.
On April 28, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Bonnie Watson
Coleman, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and
Maritime Security, sent a letter to TSA inquiring about its plan to
address the dangerous and alarming rise of individuals bringing
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U.S. BORDER PATROL

On January 24, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman
Carolyn Maloney of the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent
a letter to CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus requesting documents
and information related to Critical Incident Teams. The letter ex-
plained that the Committees were investigating whether teams
within the U.S. Border Patrol had interfered with criminal, civil,
or administrative investigations of the use of force by Border Patrol
agents to protect these agents from being held accountable for po-
tentially serious misconduct. Also on January 24, 2022, Chairman
Thompson along with Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary
Committee, and House Oversight Committee sent a letter to GAO
requesting a review of CBP’s use of Critical Incident Teams.
In February 2022, DHS announced interim guidance restricting
the operations of Critical Incident Teams and initiated a multi-of-
fice review of critical incident responses. On May 3, 2022, Commis-
sioner Magnus issued a final memo to CBP directing that no later
than October 1, 2022, the Office of Professional Responsibility
(OPR) shall assume full responsibility for responding to and proc-
essing critical incidents involving CBP personnel. On May 23,
2022, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Maloney sent a fol-
low-up letter to Commissioner Chris Magnus welcoming the deci-
sion to disband Critical Incident Teams and reiterating the request
to review documents that had not yet been provided.
In September 2021, more than 14,500 migrants arrived at the
southwest land border and set up makeshift camps under the Del
Rio International Bridge while waiting to be processed by CBP.
Many of these individuals were Haitians who left Haiti in the wake
of the 2010 earthquake and had been living in Chile and Brazil.
On September 20, 2021, videos and photos emerged of U.S. Border
Patrol agents on horseback using their reins to prevent migrants
from crossing the Rio Grande River to the United States. In re-
sponse, CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility launched a for-
mal investigation into the Border Patrol agents’ actions.
On September 21, 2021, the Committee held a Member briefing
on the situation at the border and treatment of migrants in Del
Rio, Texas. The Committee was briefed by Mr. David Shahoulian,
Assistant Secretary, Border and Immigration Policy, DHS; Mr.
Blas Nuñez-Neto, Vice Chair of the Southwest Border Task Force,
CBP; Chief Raul Ortiz, Chief of USBP; and Mr. Corey Price, En-
forcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Executive Associate Di-
rector, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
On September 22, 2021, Chairman Thompson and Chairman
Gregory W. Meeks of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a let-
ter to Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken expressing seri-
ous concern regarding the repatriation of Haitian migrants and
urging a humanitarian moratorium on the repatriations.
On September 24, 2021, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to
Secretary Mayorkas denouncing the treatment of Haitian migrants
by USBP agents and demanding accountability for their unaccept-
able behavior. The letter also urged the Secretary to prioritize up-
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On June 15, 2022, media reported that unofficial challenge coins
memorializing the controversial treatment of Haitian migrants in
Del Rio, Texas, were being sold online. The origins of the coins are
being investigated by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
On June 17, 2022, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to Secretary
Mayorkas expressing serious concern on the reported circulation of
the challenge coins and encouraging the Department to conduct a
thorough and efficient investigation.
On November 4, 2022, Chairman Thompson, Subcommittee on
Border Security, Facilitation, & Operations Subcommittee Chair
Barragán, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, and Rep. Joaquin Castro sent a
request to the Comptroller General asking the U.S. Government
Accountability Office to conduct a review of CBP’s handling of per-
sonal property belonging to individuals in its custody.
U.S. COAST GUARD

On June 23, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Build-
ing the Coast Guard America Needs: Achieving Diversity, Equity,
and Accountability within the Service.’’ The Committee received
testimony from Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast
Guard.
On June 1, 2022, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Bonnie Watson
Coleman, Chairwoman of the Transportation and Maritime Secu-
rity Subcommittee, sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan to con-
gratulate her on her swearing in as the new United States Coast
Guard Commandant and first female ever to lead a branch of our
armed forces and to urge her to maintain a commitment to diver-
sity, equity, and inclusion in her new role.

COMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD
‘‘Examining the Domestic Terrorism Threat in the Wake of the At-
tack on the U.S. Capitol.’’ February 4, 2021. (Serial no. 117–
1)
‘‘Homeland Cybersecurity: Assessing Cyber Threats and Building
Resilience.’’ February 10, 2021. (Serial no. 117–2)
‘‘Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the COVID–19 Pan-
demic One Year Later.’’ February 24, 2021. (Serial no. 117–3)
‘‘Weathering the Storm: The Role of Private Tech in the SolarWinds
Breach and the Ongoing Campaign.’’ February 26, 2021. (Serial
no. 117–4)
‘‘The Way Forward on Homeland Security.’’ March 17, 2021. (Serial
no. 117–5)
‘‘Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security’s Department of
the Inspector General’’ April 21, 2021. (Serial no. 117–7)
‘‘Cyber Threats in the Pipeline: Using Lessons from the Colonial
Ransomware Attack to Defend Critical Infrastructure.’’ June 9,
2021. (Serial no. 117–15)
‘‘A Review of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security.’’ June 17, 2021. (Serial no. 117–19)
‘‘Building the Coast Guard America Needs: Achieving Diversity, Eq-
uity, and Accountability within the service.’’ June 23, 2021. (Se-

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‘‘Examining FEMA’s Readiness to Meet its Mission.’’ June 29, 2021.
(Serial no. 117–21)
‘‘Securing Threats to the Homeland: Reforming DHS to Meet To-
day’s Threats.’’ July 15, 2021. (Serial no. 117–22)
‘‘Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: 20 Years After 9/11.’’ Sep-
tember 22, 2021. (Serial no. 117–29)
‘‘20 Years After 9/11: The State of the Transportation Security Ad-
ministration.’’ September 29, 2021. (Serial no. 117–30)
‘‘Ensuring Equity in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recov-
ery.’’ October 27, 2021. (Serial no. 117–35)
‘‘Evolving the U.S. Approach to Cybersecurity: Raising the Bar
Today to Meet the Threats of Tomorrow.’’ November 3, 2021.
(Serial no. 117–36)
‘‘The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What it Means for Amer-
ica.’’ February 2, 2022. (Serial no. 117–42).
‘‘The Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to Uni-
versity Bomb Threats.’’ March 17, 2022. (Serial no. 117–48)
‘‘Mobilizing our Cyber Defenses: Securing Critical Infrastructure
Against Russian Cyber Threats.’’ April 5, 2022. (Serial no. 117–
50)
‘‘A Review of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security.’’ April 27, 2022. (Serial no. 117–
53)
‘‘Examining DHS’ Efforts to Improve Processing for International
Visitors.’’ May 24, 2022. (Serial no. 117–57)
‘‘The Changing Election Security Landscape: Threats to Election Of-
ficials and Infrastructure.’’ July 20, 2022. (Serial no. 117–67)
‘‘Critical Infrastructure Preparedness and Resilience: A Focus on
Water.’’ September 21, 2022. (Serial no. 117–70)
‘‘Countering Violent Extremism, Terrorism, and Antisemitic Threats
in New Jersey.’’ October 3, 2022. (Serial no. 117–72)
‘‘Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.’’ November 15, 2022. (Serial
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OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE
ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OP-
ERATIONS

NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN, CA, Chairwoman
J. LUIS CORREA, California CLAY HIGGINS, Louisiana
EMANUEL CLEAVER, Missouri MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
AL GREEN, Texas DAN BISHOP, North Carolina
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York ANDREW S. CLYDE, Georgia
BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi (ex officio) JOHN KATKO, New York, (ex officio)
During the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee on Border Secu-
rity, Facilitation, and Operations held 8 hearings, receiving testi-
mony from 26 witnesses.
The Subcommittee sought to ensure that the Administration em-
ployed humane border security policies and facilitated immigration,
travel, and trade in a fair and orderly manner. During the 117th
Congress, the Department of Homeland Security through its com-
ponents—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immi-
gration Services (USCIS)—implemented several new initiatives to
address an increase in migration levels stemming from humani-
tarian crises in the Western Hemisphere, Afghanistan, and
Ukraine. The Subcommittee examined these initiatives as the Ad-
ministration worked to improve the prior Administration’s ineffec-
tive and inhumane border security policies.
TRENDS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER

Following a significant decrease in human movement throughout
Central America, North America, and the Caribbean during 2020,
CBP saw a significant increase in encounters along the southwest
land border in 2021. The decrease in human movement in 2020 co-
incided with travel restrictions intended to contain the COVID–19
pandemic. As COVID–19 travel restrictions eased in Central Amer-
ica, increasing numbers of individuals attempted to make the jour-
ney to the United States.
The coronavirus pandemic weakened already fragile health, so-
cial, economic, and political systems across Central America, par-
ticularly in the Northern Triangle, exacerbating longstanding driv-
ers of migration. Millions of people in Latin America and the Carib-
bean have fallen into poverty during the pandemic, with increasing
inequality and unemployment. Natural disasters have compounded
this devastation, with major hurricanes destroying communities,
homes, infrastructure, and farmland in the region.
On February 16, 2021, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing
on regional migration trends and activity. The Subcommittee was
briefed by Ms. Isabel Marquez, Deputy Director of the Americas
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gees (UNHCR); and Mr. Mark Manly, Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Mex-
ico. The briefing provided Members with additional insight on the
drivers of migration, including shifts due to COVID–19 contain-
ment measures, in and from Central America and the Caribbean.
On March 11, 2021, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing
on the Department of Homeland Security’s current activities at the
southwest land border. The Subcommittee was briefed by Mr.
David Shahoulian, Assistant Secretary, Border Security and Immi-
gration, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Home-
land Security (DHS); Mr. Raul Ortiz, Deputy Chief, U.S. Border
Patrol (USBP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); Mr.
Matt Davies, Acting Executive Director, Operations Directorate, Of-
fice of Field Operations (OFO), CBP; Ms. Casey Durst, Acting Exec-
utive Director, Operations Directorate, OFO, CBP; and Dr. Pritesh
Gandhi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, DHS. The briefing provided
Members insight on the Department’s activities on the southwest
border, including their actions to address the surge of unaccom-
panied children and families and protect communities from
COVID–19.
From April 16, 2021, through April 17, 2021, Chairwoman
Barragán led a site visit to McAllen, Texas to conduct oversight on
and observe the processing of migrants encountered by USBP. The
Chairwoman met with members of the National Border Patrol
Council, visited USBP’s most overcrowded facility in Donna, Texas,
as well as toured the new Health and Human Services Emergency
Intake Site in Delphi, Texas. The Chairwoman participated in a
tour of the border, which included the outdoor processing center
under the Anzalduas International Bridge, visited a shelter for mi-
grants released from CBP custody, and met with legal service pro-
viders for unaccompanied children (UCs).
On July 20, 2021, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilita-
tion, and Operations and the Subcommittee on Intelligence and
Counterterrorism held a joint, classified Member briefing on
watchlisted individuals arriving at U.S. borders. The Subcommit-
tees were briefed by Mr. John Olson, Travel and Immigration
Branch Analyst, Counterterrorism Mission Center, Office of Intel-
ligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Jim
Mandryck, Executive Director, Intelligence Enterprise, U.S. Cus-
toms and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Dr.
Joseph Lestrange, Division Chief, Transnational Organized Crime
Division-2, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
MIGRANT PROTECTION PROTOCOLS

In December 2018, the Trump Administration announced the cre-
ation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)—often referred to
as the ‘‘Remain in Mexico’’ program. The program went into effect
in January 2019 and was used to send nearly 70,000 migrants to
Mexico to wait for their court hearings in the United States.
On January 20, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security sus-
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the Biden Administration began processing those previously en-
rolled in MPP into the United States.
On February 22, 2021, Chairwoman Barragán led a site visit
with Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability
Chairman Correa to San Diego, California to visit the San Ysidro
Port of Entry (POE) to observe and receive briefings on the proc-
essing of individuals in MPP as the program wound down. The
briefings covered CBP coordination with non-governmental organi-
zations, local and international partners, and plans to handle any
increase in arrivals at the POE.
On August 15, 2021, a Federal judge ordered DHS to make a
good faith effort to reinstate the program as part of a lawsuit
brought by the states of Texas and Missouri. The Administration
lost its appeal to stay the ruling. On December 2, 2021, DHS an-
nounced the reimplementation of MPP as well as new implementa-
tion guidance. DHS pledged to help MPP enrollees access shelter,
counsel, COVID–19 vaccines, and transport to the POEs for their
hearings. Mexico promised temporary legal status and work au-
thorizations for those enrolled in MPP.
In response, on February 24, 2022, Chairwoman Barragán led a
site visit to San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico to conduct
oversight of the court-ordered reimplementation of MPP. During
the visit, the Chairwoman observed MPP enrollees arriving at the
San Ysidro Port of Entry for their court hearings, visited the USBP
station where enrollees were initially screened and processed, and
walked through the POE with enrollees as they are returned to
Mexico and received by the International Organization for Migra-
tion (IOM). The Chairwoman also visited shelters in Tijuana, Mex-
ico hosting migrants enrolled in the MPP program as well as those
returned to Mexico under Title 42.
On March 2, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Examining the Court-Ordered Reimplementation of the Remain in
Mexico Policy.’’ The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Blas Nuñez-Neto, Acting Assistant Secretary, Border and Immigra-
tion Policy, DHS; Mr. Benjamine ‘‘Carry’’ Huffman, Acting Chief
Operating Officer, CBP; Ms. Emily Mendrala, Deputy Assistant
Secretary, Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State; and
Mr. Tim Roemer, Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Secu-
rity. The Subcommittee received testimony from government offi-
cials that highlighted the ongoing challenges with the court-ordered
reimplementation of MPP. DHS and State Department officials
also discussed operations and efforts to improve overall conditions
for migrants enrolled in the program in comparison to the previous
version of MPP under the Trump Administration, as well as the
challenges as MPP expanded across the southwest border.
TITLE 42

In March 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) issued a public health order utilizing section 265 of Title 42
of the U.S. code, commonly referred to as Title 42, to allow CBP
to immediately expel undocumented migrants who enter or seek to
enter the United States without documentation. The justification
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COVID–19 mitigations measures. Because of the implementation of
Title 42, migrants are unable to approach ports of entry to request
asylum.
On April 1, 2022, the CDC announced that Title 42 would termi-
nate on May 23, 2022. The delay would allow DHS time to imple-
ment appropriate COVID–19 mitigation protocols, including scaling
up a new program to vaccinate migrants being processed under
normal immigration law, and to prepare for full resumption of reg-
ular migration processing.
On April 6, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex-
amining Title 42 and the Need to Restore Asylum at the Border.’’
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Aaron Reichlin-
Melnick, Senior Policy Counsel, American Immigration Council;
Mr. Kennji Kizuka, Associate Director, Research and Analysis for
Refugee Protection, Human Rights First; Mr. Adam Richards, MD,
PhD, MPH, DTM&H, Associate Professor of Global Health and
Medicine, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George
Washington University; and the Honorable Mark Dannels, Sheriff,
Cochise County, Arizona.
The Subcommittee received testimony from non-governmental
witnesses on the need to repeal Title 42 and reinstate access to
asylum at the border. Witnesses highlighted how Title 42 is an
unsustainable and ineffective border management tool with a dis-
proportionate impact on black and brown migrants. They also dis-
cussed the negative consequences of Title 42 on asylum-seeking mi-
grants, the lack of a public health rationale for the policy, and po-
tential solutions that could help DHS restore the nation’s asylum
process in a just, humane, and orderly manner.
On December 14, 2022, the Subcommittee held a Member brief-
ing with DHS officials about preparations for the termination of
Title 42.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION

On February 2, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive
order establishing the Interagency Task Force on Reunification of
Families to identify children separated from their families by the
Trump administration’s ‘‘zero-tolerance’’ policy and to facilitate
their reunification.
On May 13, 2021, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing on
the work of the President’s Interagency Task Force on the Reunifi-
cation of Families. The Subcommittee was briefed by Ms. Michelle
Brané, Executive Director, Family Reunification Task Force.
On June 2, 2021, the Family Reunification Task Force issued its
initial progress report, which stated they have identified 3,913 chil-
dren who were separated by the Trump Administration. As of July
31, 2021, the Reunification Task Force reported that 2,634 children
had been reunited with their families in the U.S., and 1,217 still
needed to be reunited.
UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

Large numbers of unaccompanied children arrived at the south-
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additional facilities to care for unaccompanied children, led to thou-
sands of children lingering in Border Patrol facilities.
On April 27, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Unaccompanied Children at the Border: Stakeholder Perspectives
on the Way Forward.’’ The Subcommittee received testimony from
Mr. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Policy Counsel, American Immigration
Council; The Honorable Robert Garcia, Mayor, City of Long Beach,
Long Beach, California; Ms. Jennifer Podkul, Vice President for
Policy and Advocacy, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND); and Ms.
Lora Ries, Director of the Center for Technology Policy, Senior Re-
search Fellow for Homeland Security, The Heritage Foundation.
Witnesses made recommendations for improving the current sys-
tem of receiving unaccompanied children at the border.
On June 10, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Unaccompanied Children at the Border: Federal Response and the
Way Forward.’’ The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
David Shahoulian, Assistant Secretary, Border Security and Immi-
gration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Benjamine
Huffman, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services,
Customs and Border Protection; Ms. Katherine D. Dueholm, Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Af-
fairs, Department of State; and Mr. Patrick J. Lechleitner, Acting
Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Witnesses discussed the
Administration’s actions to assist and care for unaccompanied chil-
dren arriving at the border, as well as their strategy to address the
root causes of children traveling to the border.
WELCOMING AFGHAN REFUGEES

On August 29, 2021, President Biden designated DHS as the
lead Federal agency tasked with coordinating Operation Allies Wel-
come (OAW), the effort to resettle in the United States vulnerable
Afghans, including those who worked alongside U.S. troops in Af-
ghanistan. To coordinate OAW efforts, DHS stood up the Unified
Coordination Group (UCG) to ensure clear roles and responsibil-
ities, synchronized priorities, and effective coordination across the
Federal government.
On October 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Fa-
cilitation, and Operations and the Subcommittee on Oversight,
Management, and Accountability held a joint hearing entitled ‘‘Op-
eration Allies Welcome: Examining DHS’s Efforts to Resettle Vul-
nerable Afghans.’’ The Subcommittees received testimony from Mr.
Michael Breen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Human
Rights First; Ms. Robin Dunn Marcos, Senior Director, Resettle-
ment, Asylum, and Integration, International Rescue Committee;
Ms. Naheed Samadi Bahram, U.S. Country Director, Women for
Afghan Women; and Mr. Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer,
Team Rubicon. Witnesses discussed the implementation of Oper-
ation Allies Welcome, continuing challenges, and recommendations
for the way forward. Subcommittee Members had the opportunity
to learn more about DHS’ efforts as the lead Federal agency coordi-
nating the relocation of evacuated Afghans to the United States.
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ations and conditions at one of the eight military installations proc-
essing and housing Afghan evacuees prior to their resettlement in
American communities across the nation.
PORT SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PERSONNEL

Port security ensures smooth facilitation of trade and travel,
while protecting the homeland from terrorism. U.S. Customs and
Border Protection’s officers inspect maritime cargo shipments and
screen vessel crew members. Personnel rely heavily on cargo mani-
fest data to assess whether vessels pose a security risk.
On January 19, 2022, The Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Assessing the State of America’s Seaports.’’ The Subcommittee re-
ceived testimony from Mr. Gene D. Seroka, Executive Director,
Port of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles; Ms. Cathie J. Vick, Chief
Development and Government Affairs Officer, Port of Virginia, Vir-
ginia Port Authority; Mr. Anthony Reardon, National President,
National Treasury Employees Unions; Mr. Reichert L. Self, Execu-
tive Director, Port of Lake Charles; and Mr. Christopher J. Connor,
President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of
Port Authorities.
The Subcommittee questioned witnesses on their engagement
with the Department and other private and public stakeholders to
ensure only legitimate goods enter through U.S. seaports. Members
also examined the stakeholders’ approach to protect frontline port
workers from COVID–19, reduce aging cargo, strengthen port cyber
security, and reduce aging cargo at ports. Witnesses emphasized
the importance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to fully staff
ports of entry.
On July 27, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘As-
sessing CBP’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology.’’ The Sub-
committee received testimony from Ms. Rebecca Gambler, Director,
Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government Accountability
Office; Mr. Jeramie D. Scott, Senior Counsel, Electronic Privacy In-
formation Center (EPIC); Nicol Turner Lee, PhD, Director, The
Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution; and
Mr. Daniel Tanciar, Chief Innovation Officer, Pangiam. Members
discussed CBP’s use of facial recognition technology at ports of
entry and concerns regarding privacy and accuracy. The hearing
followed a July 13, 2022, Subcommittee briefing with government
briefers on the topic.
PREVENTING DRUG TRAFFICKING AT THE BORDERS

Overdose deaths have increased during the COVID–19 pandemic,
with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) esti-
mating that 107,622 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2021—an in-
crease of nearly 15 percent from 2020. As most opioids originate
overseas, the Department’s components, including U.S. Customs
and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs and Enforce-
ment (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), target drug
traffickers and interdict opioids before they make their way into
American communities.
On May 18, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex-
amining DHS’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.’’ The Sub-

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rector, Transnational Organized Crime Mission Center, Office of
Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
Mr. Pete Flores, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field
Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department
of Homeland Security; Mr. Steve Cagen, Assistant Director for
Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Homeland Security In-
vestigation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. De-
partment of Homeland Security.
The Subcommittee examined the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity’s multilayered strategy to leverage personnel, intelligence, and
non-intrusive inspection technology to combat fentanyl and illicit
drugs. Members questioned witnesses about further resources
needed to target and interdict narcotics at our borders.
MIGRANT DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL

DHS encounters noncitizens who travel to the southwest border
to seek admission or asylum without proper identification. Some
migrants may be released to the interior to wait for their immigra-
tion proceeding and require commercial flights to reach their des-
tination. Officials from CBP, ICE, and TSA have a process in place
to verify noncitizen air travelers that lack traditional identification
before boarding commercial flights.
On December 7, 2021, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing
on DHS’ procedures surrounding migrant domestic travel. The Sub-
committee was briefed by Dr. Adam Hunter, Deputy Assistant Sec-
retary for Border and Immigration Policy, Department of Home-
land Security; Mr. Tony Barker, Acting Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
Law Enforcement Operations Directorate, Customs and Border
Protection; Mr. Matthew Davies, Executive Director, Customs and
Border Patrol Office of Field Operations, Customs and Border Pa-
trol; Ms. Susan Tashiro, Assistant Administrator for Domestic
Aviation Operations—Security Operations, Transportation Security
Administration. The witnesses explained the Department’s coordi-
nation process to collect travel documents and verify identities of
noncitizens boarding commercial fights to reach their destination.
U.S. BORDER PATROL CRITICAL INCIDENT TEAMS

Until October 1, 2022, the U.S. Border Patrol maintained sector-
level Critical Incident Teams with specialized evidence collection
capabilities to collect and process evidence related to CBP enforce-
ment activities and critical incidents, including uses of force by
Border Patrol agents that resulted in significant injury or death.
These units raised concern about the potential for these teams to
interfere with investigations and protect agents from being held ac-
countable for potentially serious misconduct.
On September 28, 2022, the Subcommittee held a briefing with
Mr. Matthew Klein, Assistant Commissioner, CBP, Office of Profes-
sional Responsibility (OPR) and Mr. Daniel Altman, Executive Di-
rector, Investigative Operations, CBP, OPR. The briefing focused
on CBP’s progress in standing down the Critical Incident Teams
and transitioning full responsibility for responding to critical inci-
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD
‘‘Unaccompanied Children at the Border: Stakeholder Perspectives
on the Way Forward.’’ April 27, 2021. (Serial no. 117–8)
‘‘Unaccompanied Children at the Border: Federal Response and the
Way Forward.’’ June 10, 2021. (Serial no. 117–16)
‘‘Operation Allies Welcome: Examining DHS’s Efforts to Resettle
Vulnerable Afghans.’’ Joint with OMA. October 21, 2021. (Se-
rial no. 117–33)
‘‘Assessing the State of America’s Seaports.’’ January 19, 2022. (Se-
rial no. 117–39)
‘‘Examining the Court-Ordered Reimplementation of the Remain in
Mexico Policy.’’ March 2, 2022. (Serial no. 117–47)
‘‘Examining Title 42 and the Need to Restore Asylum at the Bor-
der.’’ April 6, 2022. (Serial no. 117–52)
‘‘Examining DHS’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.’’ May
18, 2022. (Serial no. 117–56)
‘‘Assessing CBP’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology.’’ July 27,
2022. (Serial no. 117–68)

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