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Introduced
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019 DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acquisitions that are estimated to require total expenditures of at least $300 million. These requirements include meeting certain criteria for acquisition documentation, such as validated operational requirements; preparing cost estimates and schedules in a manner consistent with best practices identified by the Government Accountability Office; and an annual comprehensive report on the status of DHS acquisitions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes additional requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acquisitions that are estimated to require total expenditures of at least $300 million. These requirements include meeting certain criteria for acquisition documentation, such as validated operational requirements, preparing cost estimates and schedules consistent with best practices, and an annual comprehensive report on the status of DHS acquisitions. The bill also allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive the reporting requirement in certain cases, such as if the program has not yet reached full rate production or does not meet the definition of a capital asset.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
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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