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H.R. 1817 (109th)

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

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Introduced

26 April 2005

Last action

19 May 2005 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Immigration, Transport, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

Immigration · Transport · Taxation · Budget

Summary

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY 2006. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to submit: (1) a DHS Terrorism Prevention Plan to specified congressional committees; and (2) a detailed analysis of the proposed DHS budget to Congress. Directs the Secretary to establish a consolidated process for conducting security screening and background checks. Homeland Security Information Sharing and Analysis Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (Under Secretary), including with regard to dissemination of information involving the use of nuclear or biological terrorism to inflict mass casualties or other catastrophic consequences. Requires alternative analysis of such information. States that the Secretary shall be the executive branch official responsible for disseminating homeland security related information. Establishes the Tom Ridge Homeland Security Fellows Program. Requires the Under Secretary to: (1) implement a Homeland Security Advisory System; and (2) ensure the full and efficient use of open-source information by specified officials. Directs the Secretary: (1) through the Office for Domestic Preparedness, to establish a National Terrorism Exercise program; (2) to complete establishment of the Technology Clearinghouse; (3) to establish a homeland security technology transfer program; and (4) to conduct a risk assessment of each foreign seaport being considered for designation under the Container Security Initiative (CSI). Authorizes designation of a port under the CSI only if a significant level of risk exists. Addresses the deployment of inspection equipment and personnel to CSI ports and cargo container screening at U.S. ports of entry. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2005 - Establishes in the DHS Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection a National Cybersecurity Office. Requires the Secretary to evaluate the organizational structure of the DHS and to submit a report to specified congressional committees addressing the current division of immigration functions. Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the DHS's structure in meeting counter-terrorism missions.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 April 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 April 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than May 13, 2005 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(f), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 3 May 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-71, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 May 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-71, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 May 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 May 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 12 May 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 May 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 13 May 2005

    Discharge

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 13 May 2005

    Committee

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Committee

  15. 13 May 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-71, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  16. 13 May 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-71, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  17. 17 May 2005

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 283 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1817 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report on the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 283. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 May 2005

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 424 - 4 (Roll no. 189).

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 May 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 424 - 4 (Roll no. 189).

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 May 2005

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 228 (Roll no. 188).

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3540)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1817.

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 May 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  24. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3542)

    Source: Floor

  25. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security (Select). (consideration: CR H3540-3543; text: CR H3540-3541)

    Source: Floor

  26. 18 May 2005

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  27. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1817.

    Source: Floor

  28. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1817 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report on the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 283. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  30. 18 May 2005

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 283 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 May 2005

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 283. (consideration: CR H3455-3543; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3465-3474)

    Source: Floor

  32. 18 May 2005

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 283 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  33. 19 May 2005

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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