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US HR1437Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019
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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
03/19/2019
03/19/2019
Crossed Over
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019 Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS within 120 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.
AI Summary
This bill, the Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 (or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019), requires the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Under Secretary for Management to develop and disseminate a directive within 120 days to achieve adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets, such as badges, across the Department's components. The bill also requires the Under Secretary to review and update the directive within one year, and to disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding these sensitive assets, including procedures for reporting and recording lost items. The bill further outlines responsibilities for DHS component heads to comply with the directive and ensure their personnel adhere to the established procedures and timelines for reporting and recording lost firearms and other sensitive assets.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/15/2019)
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