To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a school security coordinating council, and for other purposes.
School and Daycare Protection Act
This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a council to ensure the coordination of activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of early childhood education programs and schools against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats.
DHS must participate in federal efforts to maintain and publicize a clearinghouse of resources available to early childhood education programs, elementary schools, and secondary schools to enhance security against such threats.
Further, DHS must report by January 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, to the congressional homeland security committees on (1) DHS activities, plans, and policies aimed at enhancing security; (2) the council's activities and contributions of DHS to federal efforts to maintain and publicize the clearinghouse; and (3) any metrics regarding the efficacy of such activities and contributions, and any engagement with stakeholders outside of the federal government.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4161-4162)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6387.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4161)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4161)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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