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H.R. 4227 (115th)

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 November 2017

Last action

31 December 2018 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-400.

Sponsors

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1], James Renacci, Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Subjects

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Summary

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) examine what actions DHS is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and (2) report to Congress. The report should outline examinations of: the current threat level for vehicular terrorism, what DHS is currently doing to guard against vehicular terrorism, how the threat of vehicular terrorism may be mitigated, the extent to which DHS is doing any outreach or training with private sector partners in response to such threat, and any actions that Congress can take to help DHS mitigate the threat.

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Timeline

  1. 2 November 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 November 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 November 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 November 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 2018

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 March 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 March 2018

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-609.

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 March 2018

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-609.

    Source: Committee

  10. 19 March 2018

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 March 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4227.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 March 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666-1667; text: CR H1666)

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 March 2018

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 22 March 2018

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 22 March 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 22 March 2018

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 125).

    Source: Floor

  17. 22 March 2018

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 125).

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 March 2018

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1767-1768)

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 December 2018

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7822)

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 December 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 December 2018

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  22. 18 December 2018

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  23. 19 December 2018

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 20 December 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 20 December 2018

    Vote

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll No. 456). (consideration: CR H10435-10436; text: CR H10414)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 20 December 2018

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll No. 456).(consideration: CR H10435-10436; text: CR H10414)

    Source: NotUsed

  27. 20 December 2018

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  28. 20 December 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4227.

    Source: Floor

  29. 20 December 2018

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10414-10415)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 21 December 2018

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  31. 21 December 2018

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  32. 31 December 2018

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-400.

    Source: President

  33. 31 December 2018

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  34. 31 December 2018

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

20 December 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · Official source

Yes 388 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 42

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

22 March 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 417 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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