Open Congress : House Homeland Security - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.Res.922 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the Department's planning, information sharing, and coordination with any state or locality receiving detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 20, 2009.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the Department's planning, information sharing, and coordination with any state or locality receiving detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 20, 2009.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4026 Preventing All Your Bucks from Aiding non-Citizens is Key Act

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

To provide for the withholding of United States assistance to a foreign country in an amount equal to 110 percent of the total amount of costs incurred by United States hospitals and other medical facilities for the long-term care of aliens unlawfully present in the United States from that country during the preceding fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3980 Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

To provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3978 First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3963 Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

To provide specialized training to Federal air marshals.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3837 SURE Act

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for clarification on the use of funds relating to certain homeland security grants, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3791 Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To amend sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3678 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3629 Healthy Borderlands Act of 2009

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and implement a mitigation plan to address the ecological impacts of border security measures and activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3619 United States Mariner and Vessel Protection Act of 2009

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3555 United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act

2009-09-10T00:00:00Z

To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.731 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.

2009-09-10T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.722 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

2009-09-08T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3437 Smart Housing in Disasters Act of 2009

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for housing units provided to individuals and households to respond to disaster-related housing needs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.681 Expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of Agent Robert Rosas and standing in solidarity with the brave men and women of the United States Border Patrol as they remember the service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders.

2009-07-27T00:00:00Z

Expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of Agent Robert Rosas and standing in solidarity with the brave men and women of the United States Border Patrol as they remember the service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3308 Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3289 Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2009

2009-07-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to construct not less than 350 miles of reinforced fencing along the United States-Mexico border and to gain operational control over such border.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3239 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.

2009-07-16T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3236 Complete the Fence Act

2009-07-16T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by December 31, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3192 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009

2009-07-13T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes.