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H.R. 1626Became Law

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 6, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on:

  • the number of information technology systems at DHS;
  • the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations);
  • a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and
  • a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.

What just happenedAug 6, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-43.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23](R-TX)Sponsor
8 cosponsors8 R
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  1. Aug 6, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-43.

  2. Aug 6, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-43.

  3. Aug 6, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 6, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 27, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 27, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 24, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 23, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Jul 23, 2015Floor17000

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

  10. Jul 23, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558-5559)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 23, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5558-5559)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 24, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Jun 23, 2015FloorH38310

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

  14. Jun 23, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4572)

  15. Jun 23, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4572)

  16. Jun 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1626.

  17. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4572)

  18. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jun 17, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.

  20. Jun 17, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-162.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Jun 17, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-162.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. May 20, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. May 20, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  24. May 13, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  25. May 13, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  26. Apr 7, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  27. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  28. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 6, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on:

  • the number of information technology systems at DHS;
  • the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations);
  • a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and
  • a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.
Passed Senate without amendmentJul 23, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on:

  • the number of information technology systems at DHS;
  • the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations);
  • a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and
  • a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.
Passed House amendedJun 23, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on:

  • the number of information technology systems at DHS;
  • the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations);
  • a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and
  • a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 17, 201517

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on:

  • the number of information technology systems at DHS;
  • the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations);
  • a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and
  • a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.
Introduced in HouseMar 25, 2015

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

Directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on the number of information technology systems at DHS, the number that are duplicative, and a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings.

DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 — Informed