US HR490

Bill

US HR490

Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2021 DHS MORALE Act

Introduced
01/25/2021

In Committee
01/26/2021

Crossed Over
04/22/2021

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale within the Department of Homeland Security workforce by conferring new responsibilities to the Chief Human Capital Officer, establishing an employee engage- ment steering committee, requiring action plans, and au- thorizing an annual employee award program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2021 or the DHS MORALE Act, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce. It establishes new responsibilities for the Chief Human Capital Officer, including maintaining a catalog of employee development opportunities, analyzing workforce satisfaction surveys, and approving component-specific employee engagement plans. The bill also creates an employee engagement steering committee to identify factors impacting morale and develop initiatives to improve it, and authorizes an annual employee award program to recognize significant contributions by non-supervisory personnel.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Bennie Thompson (D)*,

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/22/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/490/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/490/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr490/BILLS-117hr490eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr490/BILLS-117hr490eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr490/BILLS-117hr490ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr490/BILLS-117hr490ih.pdf.pdf

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