United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1817 (109th)
Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
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
26 April 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 April 2005
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
27 April 2005
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
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
3 May 2005
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-71, Part I.
Source: Committee
3 May 2005
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-71, Part I.
Source: Committee
11 May 2005
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
12 May 2005
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
12 May 2005
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 May 2005
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
Source: Calendars
13 May 2005
Discharge
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Source: Discharge
13 May 2005
Committee
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Source: Committee
13 May 2005
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-71, Part II.
Source: Committee
13 May 2005
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-71, Part II.
Source: Committee
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 May 2005
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 424 - 4 (Roll no. 189).
Source: Floor
18 May 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 424 - 4 (Roll no. 189).
Source: Floor
18 May 2005
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 228 (Roll no. 188).
Source: Floor
18 May 2005
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3540)
Source: Floor
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
18 May 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 May 2005
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3542)
Source: Floor
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
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
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
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
18 May 2005
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
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
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
18 May 2005
Passed
Rule H. Res. 283 passed House.
Source: Floor
19 May 2005
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 19 May 2005 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 May 2005 · Download file
- Reported in House · 13 May 2005 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 26 April 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1817) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to make the Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine Operations the lead DHS agency to conduct airspace security around the Nation's Capitol and for special events of national significance. Also calls for a report within 90 days from DHS that identifies the facility, asset, and personnel requirements to fulfill the airspace security mission.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 7 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to make improvements to the Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) Program including increasing access to initial and recurrent training for FFDO's by establishing qualification standards, exploring the possibility of alternate sites for training, and ensuring that the training be provided at no cost to the pilot. Also requires the Secretary to establish a secure means for TSA personnel to communicate with FFDO's in support of their mission, issue badges to FFDO's within 180 days, set up a process by which pilots can appeal a TSA decision to revoke a FFDO's status, establish a pilot program to allow FFDO's to carry their weapon, and encourage the President to pursue international agreements that will allow the use of FFDO's on international flights.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to require the DHS to coordinate its activities regarding protection of critical infrastructure with "other relevant Federal agencies".
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to ensure that in replacing the color-coded terror alert system as required by the bill, that DHS draws on expertise in how best to communicate risk to the public, including expertise from a relevant Center for Excellence funded by the Department.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 17 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to instruct GAO to conduct a study examining the impact of an increase in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application fees on the nationals of countries for which TPS is available and the differential in cost between the current statutory fee and the cost-based fee proposed by Customs and Immigration Services. Instructs GAO to conduct a study on the premium processing fee system and its possible application to individuals and their families.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 109-84 to require the DHS to conduct a study of the feasibility and desirability of expanding the "National Capitol Region" (NCR) area beyond its existing boundaries, which were set in 1952. DHS would study whether an expanded NCR would promote coordination between State, regional, and local government and the ability of the Federal, State, and local governments to prevent and respond to a terrorist attack within the NCR.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 21 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to strengthen the "Buy America Act" and restore the original intent that more than 50% of the components in end products purchased by DHS shall be mined, produced, or manufactured inside the United States.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 109-84 to increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General to $200 million.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/1817
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- us · 109-hr-1817 · source updated 7 April 2025