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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 12, 2017Emergency Management
H.R. 4627

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 19, 2018)

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The bill also includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security.

(Sec. 3) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities. The bill prohibits the use of such grants for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on potential terrorism vulnerabilities relating to emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. Such report shall also compare any public benefit of such vehicles against any vulnerabilities and threats.

What just happenedJun 20, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 20, 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. Jun 19, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5269-5270)

  4. Jun 19, 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 H5269-5270)

  5. Jun 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4627.

  6. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5269-5271)

  7. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30300

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

  8. Jun 14, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.

  9. Jun 14, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jun 14, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-757.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jan 3, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  15. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 19, 201836

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The bill also includes demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, among the criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security.

(Sec. 3) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities. The bill prohibits the use of such grants for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on potential terrorism vulnerabilities relating to emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. Such report shall also compare any public benefit of such vehicles against any vulnerabilities and threats.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 14, 201817

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research and development activities to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The bill includes among criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security, demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities. The bill prohibits the use of such grants for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.

DHS shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on emerging automotive technologies that support driverless vehicles and the threat such vehicles may pose to people in public spaces. Such report shall also address risks associated with cyber terrorism and computer-dependent automotive vehicles.

Introduced in HouseDec 12, 2017

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include among the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security research and development activities to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The bill includes among criteria for the designation of colleges or universities as centers for homeland security, demonstrated expertise in combating emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall permit the recipient of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program to use grant funds to address security vulnerabilities of public spaces, including through the installation of bollards and other target hardening activities.

Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act — Informed