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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2022Emergency Management
H.R. 6873

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 17, 2022)

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office for Bombing Prevention.

The office shall advise DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including promoting security awareness.

The bill also requires DHS to provide to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.

The office shall develop a strategy to align the office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs, and to make the public and private sector aware of the office's capabilities.

DHS must also ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States.

What just happenedMay 18, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7](D-NJ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. May 18, 2022IntroReferral

    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. May 17, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. May 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 26 (Roll no. 195). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4979-4980)

  4. May 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 26 (Roll no. 195).

  5. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5076-5077)

  6. May 16, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. May 16, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6873.

  8. May 16, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4979-4982)

  9. May 16, 2022FloorH30300

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

  10. May 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.

  11. May 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-322.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. May 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-322.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Mar 2, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 2, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Mar 2, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Mar 1, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  17. Feb 28, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Feb 28, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 28, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 17, 202253

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office for Bombing Prevention.

The office shall advise DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including promoting security awareness.

The bill also requires DHS to provide to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.

The office shall develop a strategy to align the office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs, and to make the public and private sector aware of the office's capabilities.

DHS must also ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States.

Reported to HouseMay 13, 20227

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office for Bombing Prevention.

The office shall advise DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including promoting security awareness.

The bill also requires DHS to provide to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.

The office shall develop a strategy to align the office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs, and to make the public and private sector aware of the office's capabilities.

DHS must also ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States.

Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2022

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office for Bombing Prevention.

The office shall advise DHS on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States, coordinate DHS efforts to counter such threats and attacks, and take other specified steps, including promoting security awareness.

The bill also requires DHS to provide to the public and private sector technical assistance to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions to critical infrastructure facilities or to special events.

DHS must also ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States.

Bombing Prevention Act of 2022 — Informed