To authorize the development of open-source software based on certain systems of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watchlists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis, and for other purposes.
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to:
DHS and the State Department shall submit an implementing plan to Congress.
Before making open-source software available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations, DHS and the State Department shall: (1) certify to Congress that such availability is in U.S. national security interests, and (2) inform Congress on how such software or any related technical assistance or training will be made available.
No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-480, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-480, Part I.
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1670-1672)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4403.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1670)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1670)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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