VoterlyH.R. 4476: DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
117th Congress · Sponsored from Michigan · In committee
What this bill does
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-07-16
- Policy area Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Cosponsors 3
- 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. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3] introduced H.R. 4476. 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. 4476 do?
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated r…
Who sponsored H.R. 4476?
Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3] (R) of Michigan is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4476?
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. 4476 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.