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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 30, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2915

HOPR Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 16, 2021)

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction 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 frontline operational components (i.e., Customs and Border Protection and other listed agencies and entities).

DHS must report to Congress with recommendations on how it could procure additional items from domestic sources and bolster the domestic supply chain for specified national security-related items, including personal protective equipment and other items necessary to respond to a pandemic such as that caused by COVID-19.

What just happenedDec 5, 2022

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46](D-CA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2022Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.

  2. Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Nov 16, 2021FloorH38310

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

  4. Nov 16, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6292-6293)

  5. Nov 16, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6292-6293)

  6. Nov 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2915.

  7. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6292-6294)

  8. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30300

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

  9. Oct 5, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

  10. Oct 5, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-135.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Oct 5, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-135.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. May 3, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  16. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E467)

  18. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 16, 202153

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction 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 frontline operational components (i.e., Customs and Border Protection and other listed agencies and entities).

DHS must report to Congress with recommendations on how it could procure additional items from domestic sources and bolster the domestic supply chain for specified national security-related items, including personal protective equipment and other items necessary to respond to a pandemic such as that caused by COVID-19.

Reported to HouseOct 5, 20217

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction 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 frontline operational components (i.e., Customs and Border Protection and other listed agencies and entities).

DHS must report to Congress with recommendations on how it could procure additional items from domestic sources and bolster the domestic supply chain for specified national security-related items, including personal protective equipment and other items necessary to respond to a pandemic such as that caused by COVID-19.

Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2021

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction 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 frontline operational components (i.e., Customs and Border Protection and other listed agencies and entities).

HOPR Act — Informed