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H.R. 251 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act

H.R. 251 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2019, sponsored by Bennie G. Thompson with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 4, 2019
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Emergency Management
Public law
Public Law 116-2

What it does

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act This bill extends by 15 months the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 4, 2019
  • Passed the HouseJan 8, 2019
  • Passed the SenateJan 16, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentJan 18, 2019
  • Became lawJan 18, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-2. (Jan 18, 2019)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Jan 8, 2019 · Passed
    414–3

Every roll call vote on this bill

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