H.R. 4227 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018
H.R. 4227 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Nov 2, 2017, sponsored by Robert E. Latta with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 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
- Nov 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-400
What it does
Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) to assess the activities that DHS is undertaking to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism; and (2) based on such assessment, to develop and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a strategy to improve i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert E. Latta (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 22, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-400. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed388–2 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 22, 2018 · Passed417–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018House · Mar 22, 2018
- Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018House · Dec 20, 2018
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- H.R. 1679: FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017
- H.R. 4661: United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
- H.R. 3359: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
- S. 1768: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
- H.R. 6400: United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act
- H.R. 7213: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018
- H.R. 7327: Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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