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H.R. 4426Became Law

Homeland Security for Children Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 6, 2022)

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning.

Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

What just happenedJun 6, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-130.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10](D-NJ)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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  1. Jun 6, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-130.

  2. Jun 6, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-130.

  3. Jun 6, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 6, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 26, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 26, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 17, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 16, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2516)

  9. May 16, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Apr 27, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 351.

  11. Apr 27, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-100.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 27, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-100.

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

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. 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
  15. Sep 29, 2021FloorH38310

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

  16. Sep 29, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5539-5540)

  17. 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 H5539-5540)

  18. Sep 29, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4426.

  19. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5539-5541)

  20. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30300

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

  21. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  24. Jul 14, 2021Committee

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

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  25. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  26. Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  28. Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jul 13, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 6, 202249

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning.

Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Passed SenateMay 16, 202255

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning.

Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Reported to SenateApr 27, 202225

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning.

Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Passed HouseSep 29, 202153

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning.

Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2021

Homeland Security for Children Act

This bill requires the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review and incorporate into DHS policy feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.

The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Homeland Security for Children Act — Informed