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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 16, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1887

To authorize the Comptroller General of the United States to assess a study on the alternatives for the disposition of Plum Island Animal Disease Center, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 16, 2016)

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) study of the options for the disposition of Plum Island, New York. (In 2005, DHS announced that the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center will move from Plum Island, New York, to a new federal facility in Manhattan, Kansas.)

The GAO must determine whether DHS's methodologies adequately support its findings with respect to:

  • the possible alternative uses for Plum Island, including the transfer to another federal agency, a state or local government, a nonprofit organization, or a combination of the entities for the purpose of education, research, or conservation;
  • the issues and implications of the alternative uses; and
  • the cost for the transition, cleanup, and hazard mitigation by a recipient of the property.

If the DHS methodologies do not adequately support its findings related to an issue, the GAO must report to Congress on the issue.

(Sec. 3) The bill suspends until at least 180 days after the GAO submits its reports to Congress the requirement under current law for the General Services Administration to sell the property and assets which support Plum Island operations.

What just happenedMay 26, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1](R-NY)Sponsor
24 cosponsors19 D5 R
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  1. May 26, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. May 17, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. May 16, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  4. May 16, 2016FloorH38310

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

  5. May 16, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2406-2407)

  6. May 16, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2406-2407)

  7. May 16, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1887.

  8. May 16, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2406-2409)

  9. May 16, 2016FloorH30300

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

  10. May 16, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

  11. May 16, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-568.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. May 16, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-568.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Apr 29, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  17. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 16, 201636

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) study of the options for the disposition of Plum Island, New York. (In 2005, DHS announced that the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center will move from Plum Island, New York, to a new federal facility in Manhattan, Kansas.)

The GAO must determine whether DHS's methodologies adequately support its findings with respect to:

  • the possible alternative uses for Plum Island, including the transfer to another federal agency, a state or local government, a nonprofit organization, or a combination of the entities for the purpose of education, research, or conservation;
  • the issues and implications of the alternative uses; and
  • the cost for the transition, cleanup, and hazard mitigation by a recipient of the property.

If the DHS methodologies do not adequately support its findings related to an issue, the GAO must report to Congress on the issue.

(Sec. 3) The bill suspends until at least 180 days after the GAO submits its reports to Congress the requirement under current law for the General Services Administration to sell the property and assets which support Plum Island operations.

Introduced in HouseApr 16, 2015

This bill amends the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 to repeal provisions providing for the sale of federal property and assets supporting the Department of Homeland Security's Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York.

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