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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 6, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4363

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jun 9, 2022)

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

This bill temporarily establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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 must 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 covered contract award, including information relating to (1) the contract 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.

What just happenedJun 9, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1](R-TN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Jun 9, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.

  2. Jun 9, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-120.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Jun 9, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-120.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Nov 3, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Sep 29, 2021FloorH38310

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

  7. Sep 29, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5545-5546)

  8. Sep 29, 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 H5545-5546)

  9. Sep 29, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4363.

  10. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5545-5547)

  11. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Sep 14, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.

  13. Sep 14, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-121.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Sep 14, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-121.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Jul 7, 2021Committee

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

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  19. Jul 6, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Jul 6, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jul 6, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateJun 9, 202225

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

This bill temporarily establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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 must 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 covered contract award, including information relating to (1) the contract 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.

Passed HouseSep 29, 202153

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

This bill establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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 must 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 covered contract award, including information relating to (1) the contract type and value, (2) the name and address of the vendor, and (3) whether the award requires a small business subcontracting plan.

Reported to HouseSep 14, 20217

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

This bill establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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 must 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 covered contract award, including information relating to (1) the contract type and value, (2) the name and address of the vendor, and (3) whether the award requires a small business subcontracting plan.

Introduced in HouseJul 6, 2021

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021

This bill establishes a daily public reporting requirement for covered contract awards of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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.

Specifically, DHS must 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.

DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021 — Informed