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H.R.5855 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, 112th Congress

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Latest Action: Jun 11, 2012 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.

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I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426." on Jun 11, 2012
Committee Assignment: House Appropriations

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on June 07, 2012, with a roll call of 234 ayes, 182 nays, and 15 not voting.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on June 07, 2012, with a roll call of 234 ayes, 182 nays, and 15 not voting.

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H.R. 5855: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - July 04, 2012 by We the people... - H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ...

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As noted by We the people... on July 04, 2012, "H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ..." (/url?q=http://wethepeople09171787.blogspot.com/2012/07/hr-5855-department-of-homeland-security.html&sa=U&ei=ZAT8T_38NsfM2gXH8anyBg&ved=0CBsQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNHTdNamwHGKfVOjGSC3mrPqTMA-aQ)
H.R. 5855: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - July 04, 2012 by We the people... - H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ...

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As noted by We the people... on July 04, 2012, "H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ..." (/url?q=http://wethepeople09171787.blogspot.com/2012/07/hr-5855-department-of-homeland-security.html&sa=U&ei=9rP6T-mcDsGs2gXR5cXPBg&ved=0CBsQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNF50Fls31TiEi1B6-ftuQNQGpcZTA)
H.R. 5855: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - July 04, 2012 by We the people... - H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ...

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As noted by We the people... on July 04, 2012, "H. R. 5855. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2012. Received; read twice and placed on the calendar. AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ..." (/url?q=http://wethepeople09171787.blogspot.com/2012/07/hr-5855-department-of-homeland-security.html&sa=U&ei=RRT4T7yiLNPk2wWT9rm8Dg&ved=0CBsQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNEedHmvmmvJ1UyVKRzthKiAgm4CKQ)

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NEMA Responds to House Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill - June 14, 2012 by ThomasNet Industrial News Room - ROSSLYN, Va.-The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) responded today to the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 5855, the fiscal year 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. "NEMA-member technologies are critical to the security

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As noted by ThomasNet Industrial News Room on June 14, 2012, "ROSSLYN, Va.-The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) responded today to the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 5855, the fiscal year 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. "NEMA-member technologies are critical to the security " (http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/NEMA-Responds-to-Homeland-Security-Appropriations-bill-passage-616996)
H.R.5855 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - June 14, 2012 by OpenCongress - ...Exploited children budget • Members refused, 167-249, to transfer $40 million from immigration enforcement accounts in HR5855 (above) to the budget for combatting sex trafficking and other ... Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - to

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As noted by OpenCongress on June 14, 2012, "...Exploited children budget • Members refused, 167-249, to transfer $40 million from immigration enforcement accounts in HR5855 (above) to the budget for combatting sex trafficking and other ... Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - to" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h5855/show)
Last Minute Amendments, & DHS Budget Passes Down Party Lines - June 11, 2012 by Salon - “Over the past three fiscal years, this Subcommittee has cut over $3.4 billion in discretionary funding and has reduced the Department’s budget by 8 percent....H.R. 5855 fully supports frontline operations, including border and maritime ...

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As noted by Salon on June 11, 2012, "“Over the past three fiscal years, this Subcommittee has cut over $3.4 billion in discretionary funding and has reduced the Department’s budget by 8 percent....H.R. 5855 fully supports frontline operations, including border and maritime ..." (http://open.salon.com/blog/kennethlipp/2012/06/11/last_minute_amendments_dhs_budget_passes_down_party_lines)

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