H.R. 3413: DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

116th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee

What this bill does

DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3) establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program Accountability and Risk Management office and sets forth the responsibilities of its Executive Director. The DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans must ensure that acquisition programs support the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report, the DHS Strategic Plan, the DHS Strategic Priorities, and other appropriate successor documents.

Key facts

Sponsor

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Lead sponsor · Texas
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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] introduced H.R. 3413. 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.

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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. 3413 do?

DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the …

Who sponsored H.R. 3413?

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. 3413?

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. 3413 now law?

Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.