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Introduced
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding the procurement of certain items related to national security interests for Department of Homeland Security frontline operational components, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that procurement of certain items, such as body armor and other protective gear, meets specified requirements, including that a fraction of procurement funds be used for items manufactured by U.S. small businesses. DHS shall (1) ensure that covered items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.
AI Summary
This bill, the Homeland Procurement Reform Act (HOPR Act), amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish requirements for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when procuring certain items related to national security interests for its frontline operational components, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration. The key provisions require that at least one-third of the funds used for procuring these "covered items" (e.g., body armor, uniforms, protective gear) be spent on items manufactured by U.S. small businesses, and that contractors meet certain standards like being registered in the System for Award Management. The bill also directs DHS to ensure these covered items are purchased at fair and reasonable prices and to report on instances of vendor delivery delays. Additionally, the bill requires DHS to study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to its employees.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (D)*,
Maggie Hassan (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/04/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1055/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1055/BILLS-116s1055is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1055/BILLS-116s1055is.pdf.pdf |
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