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H.R. 4227Became Law

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2018)

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) to assess the activities that DHS is undertaking to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism; and (2) based on such assessment, to develop and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a strategy to improve its efforts to support such providers and the private sector in that regard.

The strategy shall include:

  • an examination of the current threat of vehicular terrorism;
  • methods to improve DHS information sharing activities with such providers and the private sector regarding best practices to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the increasing threat of vehicular terrorism; and
  • training activities that DHS can provide for such providers to prevent and respond to such threat.

What just happenedDec 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-400.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH)Sponsor
12 cosponsors4 D8 R
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  1. Dec 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-400.

  2. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-400.

  3. Dec 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll No. 456). (consideration: CR H10435-10436; text: CR H10414)

  9. Dec 20, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll No. 456).(consideration: CR H10435-10436; text: CR H10414)

  10. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Dec 20, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4227.

  12. Dec 20, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10414-10415)

  13. Dec 19, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 18, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Dec 18, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 18, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7822)

  17. Dec 18, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Dec 18, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Mar 22, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Mar 22, 2018FloorH38310

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

  21. Mar 22, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 125).

  22. Mar 22, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 125).

  23. Mar 22, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1767-1768)

  24. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  25. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4227.

  26. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666-1667; text: CR H1666)

  27. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  28. Mar 19, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

  29. Mar 19, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-609.

    Homeland Security Committee
  30. Mar 19, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-609.

    Homeland Security Committee
  31. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  32. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  33. Nov 28, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  34. Nov 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  35. Nov 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. Nov 2, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 31, 201849

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) to assess the activities that DHS is undertaking to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism; and (2) based on such assessment, to develop and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a strategy to improve its efforts to support such providers and the private sector in that regard.

The strategy shall include:

  • an examination of the current threat of vehicular terrorism;
  • methods to improve DHS information sharing activities with such providers and the private sector regarding best practices to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the increasing threat of vehicular terrorism; and
  • training activities that DHS can provide for such providers to prevent and respond to such threat.
Passed House amendedMar 22, 201836

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) to assess the activities that DHS is undertaking to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism; and (2) based on such assessment, to develop and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a strategy to improve its efforts to support such providers and the private sector in that regard.

The strategy shall include:

  • an examination of the current threat of vehicular terrorism;
  • methods to improve DHS information sharing activities with such providers and the private sector regarding best practices to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the increasing threat of vehicular terrorism; and
  • training activities that DHS can provide for such providers to prevent and respond to such threat.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Mar 19, 201817

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) to assess the activities that DHS is undertaking to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism; and (2) based on such assessment, to develop and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a strategy to improve its efforts to support such providers and the private sector in that regard.

The strategy shall include:

  • an examination of the current threat of vehicular terrorism;
  • methods to improve DHS information sharing activities with such providers and the private sector regarding best practices to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the increasing threat of vehicular terrorism; and
  • training activities that DHS can provide for such providers to prevent and respond to such threat.
Introduced in HouseNov 2, 2017

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) examine what actions DHS is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and (2) report to Congress.

The report should outline examinations of:

  • the current threat level for vehicular terrorism,
  • what DHS is currently doing to guard against vehicular terrorism,
  • how the threat of vehicular terrorism may be mitigated,
  • the extent to which DHS is doing any outreach or training with private sector partners in response to such threat, and
  • any actions that Congress can take to help DHS mitigate the threat.
Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018 — Informed