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H.R. 623 (114th)

DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 January 2015

Last action

5 November 2015 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 114-80.

Sponsors

Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

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Source updated

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Summary

Social Media Working Group Act of 2015 Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a social media working group (the Group) to provide guidance and best practices to the emergency preparedness and response community on the use of social media technologies before, during, and after a terrorist attack or other emergency. Requires the Group to submit an annual report that includes: (1) a review of current and emerging social media technologies being used to support preparedness and response activities related to terrorist attacks and other emergencies; (2) a review of best practices and lessons learned on the use of social media during the response to terrorist attacks and other emergencies that occurred during the period covered by the report; (3) recommendations to improve DHS's use of social media for emergency management purposes, to improve public awareness of the type of information disseminated through social media and how to access such information during a terrorist attack or other emergency, and to improve information sharing among DHS and its components and among state and local governments; (4) a review of available training for government officials on the use of social media in response to a terrorist attack or other emergency; and (5) a summary of coordination efforts with the private sector to discuss and resolve legal, operational, technical, privacy, and security concerns.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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

  2. 30 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. 30 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 February 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 February 2015

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 328 - 51 (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H680-681)

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 February 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 328 - 51 (Roll no. 53).(text: CR H680-681)

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 February 2015

    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

  9. 2 February 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 623.

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 February 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H680-683)

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 February 2015

    Floor

    Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 February 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

    Source: Committee

  13. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 6 May 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  15. 21 September 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 21 September 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-145.

    Source: Committee

  17. 21 September 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-145.

    Source: Committee

  18. 7 October 2015

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223-7224; text as passed Senate: CR S7223-7224)

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 October 2015

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7223-7224; text as passed Senate: CR S7223-7224)

    Source: Floor

  20. 8 October 2015

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 October 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 28 October 2015

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7314-7315)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 28 October 2015

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7314-7315)

    Source: NotUsed

  24. 28 October 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 623.

    Source: Floor

  25. 28 October 2015

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Costello (PA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7314-7316)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 2 November 2015

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 2 November 2015

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 5 November 2015

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 114-80.

    Source: President

  29. 5 November 2015

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 5 November 2015

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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