HOPR Act

Bill: 116-hr-2083
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Buy American requirements
Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government studies and investigations
Public contracts and procurement
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

 
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.

action_date: 2019-05-30
text: 

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

 
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 in part or provided by U.S. small businesses.
 
DHS shall (1) ensure that the items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.

action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 

Homeland Procurement Reform Act or the HOPR Act

 
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 in part or provided by U.S. small businesses.
 
DHS shall (1) ensure that the items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price, and (2) study the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4370-4371)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4370-4371)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2083.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4370-4372)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-05-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
action_date: 2019-05-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-90.
action_date: 2019-05-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-90.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in House