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DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012

S. 1998 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012), the DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012, became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2011, sponsored by Scott P. Brown with 2 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Dec 15, 2011
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 112-217

What it does

DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012 or the DART Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to ensure compliance with the Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act, to take the necessary steps to ensure that the full set of consolidated financial statements of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013 and each fiscal year thereafter are ready in a timely manner and in preparati…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

DART Act

Sponsor

Scott P. Brown (R-MA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 15, 2011
  • Passed the SenateNov 28, 2012
  • Passed the HouseDec 12, 2012
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2012
  • Became lawDec 20, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-217. (Dec 20, 2012)

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