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H.R. 6387

School and Daycare Protection Act

School and Daycare Protection Act

This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a council to ensure the coordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of early childhood education programs and schools against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats.

DHS must participate in federal efforts to maintain and publicize a clearinghouse of resources available to early childhood education programs, elementary schools, and secondary schools to enhance security against such threats.

Further, DHS must report by January 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, to the congressional homeland security committees on (1) DHS activities, plans, and policies aimed at enhancing security; (2) the council's activities and contributions of DHS to federal efforts to maintain and publicize the clearinghouse; and (3) any metrics regarding the efficacy of such activities and contributions, and any engagement with stakeholders outside of the federal government.

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

Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10](D-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    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. FloorH38310

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

  3. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4161)

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4161)

  5. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6387.

  6. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4161-4162)

  7. FloorH30300

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

  8. Committee

    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Committee

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

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  13. Committee

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

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  14. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Apr 5, 202253

School and Daycare Protection Act

This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a council to ensure the coordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of early childhood education programs and schools against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats.

DHS must participate in federal efforts to maintain and publicize a clearinghouse of resources available to early childhood education programs, elementary schools, and secondary schools to enhance security against such threats.

Further, DHS must report by January 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, to the congressional homeland security committees on (1) DHS activities, plans, and policies aimed at enhancing security; (2) the council's activities and contributions of DHS to federal efforts to maintain and publicize the clearinghouse; and (3) any metrics regarding the efficacy of such activities and contributions, and any engagement with stakeholders outside of the federal government.

Jan 12, 2022

School and Daycare Protection Act

This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security a council to ensure the coordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of schools and preschools against acts of terrorism.

School and Daycare Protection Act — Informed