VoterlyH.R. 2609: DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Acquisition Review Board to (1) strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process, (2) review major acquisition programs (programs estimated to require a total expenditure of at least $300 million over their life cycle cost), and (3) review the use of best practices.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-05-09
- Policy area Emergency Management
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] introduced H.R. 2609. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2609 do?
DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Acquisition Review Board to (1) strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process, (2) review major acquisition programs (program…
Who sponsored H.R. 2609?
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2609?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2609 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.