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Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 16, 2017Emergency Management
H.R. 4433

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jan 9, 2018)

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2017 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill makes the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for the security of DHS firearms and other sensitive assets."Sensitive assets" are defined as any asset, regardless of value, that DHS issues to a DHS employee and that the Under Secretary or a component head determines requires special control and accounting.

(Sec. 4) The Under Secretary shall develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over such assets across DHS, which shall include: (1) descriptions of what equipment is classified as a sensitive asset, (2) requirements for securing such assets, (3) a classification system for all categories of DHS-issued badges and corresponding requirements for safeguarding such assets, and (4) reporting and record keeping requirements for lost assets (defined to include loss by theft). The Under Secretary shall update such directive within one year, including by adding a requirement relating to recording in the inventory systems maintained by each DHS component the acceptance or transfer of a sensitive asset.

The Under Secretary shall disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes:

  • requirements for component heads to develop procedures to safeguard firearms and other sensitive assets during on- and off-duty time;
  • requirements for the issuance of safety locking devices and policies on the use of such assets;
  • requirements for training on safeguarding such assets;
  • instructions for reporting and recording lost sensitive assets and an enforcement mechanism to ensure that supervisors maintain such records; and
  • a requirement that a file on a lost asset contain the DHS report and the corresponding police report.

(Sec. 5) DHS components must:

  • comply with federal law, executive branch guidance, and DHS policy regarding the management and oversight of securing sensitive assets;
  • review the need for non-law enforcement badges;
  • require personnel to comply with requirements for safeguarding sensitive assets and reporting on lost assets; and
  • require that lost assets are reported to local law enforcement, the National Crime Information Center, and DHS headquarters and recorded in inventory systems in the time frame established by the security directive.

(Sec. 6) The Inspector General of DHS shall, on an ongoing basis, review implementation of this bill and report to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of the directive for safeguarding firearms and sensitive assets.

What just happenedJan 10, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jan 10, 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
  2. Jan 9, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jan 9, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H50)

  4. Jan 9, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H50)

  5. Jan 9, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4433.

  6. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H50-51)

  7. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30300

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

  8. Jan 9, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.

  9. Jan 9, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-496.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jan 9, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-496.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Nov 28, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  15. Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582-1583)

  17. Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJan 9, 201836

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2017 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill makes the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for the security of DHS firearms and other sensitive assets."Sensitive assets" are defined as any asset, regardless of value, that DHS issues to a DHS employee and that the Under Secretary or a component head determines requires special control and accounting.

(Sec. 4) The Under Secretary shall develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over such assets across DHS, which shall include: (1) descriptions of what equipment is classified as a sensitive asset, (2) requirements for securing such assets, (3) a classification system for all categories of DHS-issued badges and corresponding requirements for safeguarding such assets, and (4) reporting and record keeping requirements for lost assets (defined to include loss by theft). The Under Secretary shall update such directive within one year, including by adding a requirement relating to recording in the inventory systems maintained by each DHS component the acceptance or transfer of a sensitive asset.

The Under Secretary shall disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes:

  • requirements for component heads to develop procedures to safeguard firearms and other sensitive assets during on- and off-duty time;
  • requirements for the issuance of safety locking devices and policies on the use of such assets;
  • requirements for training on safeguarding such assets;
  • instructions for reporting and recording lost sensitive assets and an enforcement mechanism to ensure that supervisors maintain such records; and
  • a requirement that a file on a lost asset contain the DHS report and the corresponding police report.

(Sec. 5) DHS components must:

  • comply with federal law, executive branch guidance, and DHS policy regarding the management and oversight of securing sensitive assets;
  • review the need for non-law enforcement badges;
  • require personnel to comply with requirements for safeguarding sensitive assets and reporting on lost assets; and
  • require that lost assets are reported to local law enforcement, the National Crime Information Center, and DHS headquarters and recorded in inventory systems in the time frame established by the security directive.

(Sec. 6) The Inspector General of DHS shall, on an ongoing basis, review implementation of this bill and report to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of the directive for safeguarding firearms and sensitive assets.

Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2017

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2017 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2017

This bill makes the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for the security of DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.

The Under Secretary shall disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over such assets across DHS, which shall include: (1) descriptions of what equipment is classified as a sensitive asset, (2) requirements for securing such assets, (3) a classification system for all categories of DHS-issued badges and corresponding requirements for safeguarding such assets, and (4) reporting and record keeping requirements for lost assets. The Under Secretary shall update such directive within one year, including by adding a requirement relating to recording in the inventory systems maintained by each DHS component the acceptance or transfer of a sensitive asset.

The Under Secretary shall disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes: (1) procedures to safeguard sensitive assets during on- and off-duty time, (2) training on safeguarding such assets, (3) instructions for recording lost sensitive assets, and (4) a requirement that a file on a lost asset contain the DHS report and the corresponding police report.

DHS components must:

  • comply with federal law, executive branch guidance, and DHS policy regarding the management and oversight of securing sensitive assets;
  • review the need for non-law enforcement badges;
  • require personnel to comply with requirements for safeguarding sensitive assets and reporting on lost assets; and
  • require that lost assets are reported to local law enforcement, the National Crime Information Center, and DHS headquarters and recorded in inventory systems in the time frame established by such directive.
Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2017 — Informed