To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
Securing the Cities Improvement Act
This bill makes changes to the Securing the Cities program.
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish performance metrics and milestones for the program.
In carrying out the program, DHS must designate jurisdictions based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to, vulnerability of, and consequences for, such jurisdiction regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials.
DHS must report to Congress within two years regarding participation in the program, the establishment of metrics and milestones, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the program.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-320.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-320.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H786-787)
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H786)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H786)
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.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-256.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-256.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
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