H.R. 1370 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
H.R. 1370 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017, became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2017, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-96
What it does
DIVISION A--FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Sec. 1001) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to federal agencies through January 19, 2018 (December 22, 2017, under current law).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 6, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2017
- Became lawDec 22, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Dec 22, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Dec 21, 2017 · Motion Agreed to66–32 - On the Motion
Senate · Dec 21, 2017 · Motion Agreed to91–8 - On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
House · Dec 21, 2017 · Passed231–188
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017House · Dec 21, 2017
- A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue…Senate · Dec 21, 2017
- A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue…Senate · Dec 21, 2017
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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