Department of Homeland Security Management and Operations Improvement Act of 2006

Summary

Department of Homeland Security Management and Operations Improvement Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) take steps to control the costs of hiring, training, and deploying new Border Patrol agents and limit the FY2007 cost for each new agent to $150,000; and (2) actively consult with and fully inform the congressional homeland security committees regarding all activities and responsibilities within their jurisdictions. Makes the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General independently responsible for keeping such committees informed. Establishes in DHS a Directorate for Policy, Planning, and International Affairs, headed by an Under Secretary for Policy. Establishes within the Directorate an Office of International Affairs. Makes the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management, responsible for the integration and consolidation of DHS's management systems. Directs the Inspector General to review each contract action related to DHS's Secure Border Initiative valued at greater than $20 million. Requires the Chief Financial Officer to establish the Authorization Liaison Officer position. Increases the number of federal annuitants who may be appointed by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) officials responsible for coordinating disability issues; and (2) homeland security procurement training. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a national study regarding emergency shelter accessibility and a study of the integration and adequacy of training for DHS personnel who process asylum seekers at U.S. ports of entry. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a database of small business concerns, a Council on Procurement Training, a National Homeland Security University, and a Homeland Security Canine Detection Accreditation Board; and (2) increase the number of and coordinate DHS canine detection teams.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 July 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 July 2006 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 July 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 July 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 July 2006

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Sponsors

• Mike Rogers · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• · hshm00 · Standing
• · hsbu00 · Standing

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