VoterlyH.R. 449: Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local Level Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Florida · In committee
What this bill does
Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local Level Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security's Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog of training opportunities, programs, and services that are available to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-01-10
- Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
- 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. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] introduced H.R. 449. 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. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]'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.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 449? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 449 do?
Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local Level Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security's Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog of training opportunities, programs, and services that are available to …
Who sponsored H.R. 449?
Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] (D) of Florida is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 449?
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. 449 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.