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DHS Special Events Program and Support Act
1/9/2025, 12:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6229
Bill 118 hr 6229, also known as the DHS Special Events Program and Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the United States Congress. The bill aims to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to provide security and support for special events across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Special Events Program within the DHS. This program would be responsible for coordinating security efforts for major events such as concerts, sporting events, and political gatherings. The goal of the program is to ensure that these events are safe and secure for all attendees.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased training and resources for DHS personnel involved in special event security. This would help to ensure that these individuals are well-equipped to handle any potential threats or emergencies that may arise during these events. Overall, the DHS Special Events Program and Support Act seeks to improve the coordination and effectiveness of security efforts for special events across the United States. By providing additional resources and training for DHS personnel, the bill aims to enhance the safety and security of these events for all participants.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Special Events Program within the DHS. This program would be responsible for coordinating security efforts for major events such as concerts, sporting events, and political gatherings. The goal of the program is to ensure that these events are safe and secure for all attendees.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased training and resources for DHS personnel involved in special event security. This would help to ensure that these individuals are well-equipped to handle any potential threats or emergencies that may arise during these events. Overall, the DHS Special Events Program and Support Act seeks to improve the coordination and effectiveness of security efforts for special events across the United States. By providing additional resources and training for DHS personnel, the bill aims to enhance the safety and security of these events for all participants.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6229
Bill HR 6229 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 10, 2024. Bill HR 6229 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2023. Bill HR 6229's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6229
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
10Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6229
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Homeland security
- Research and development
- Terrorism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6229
DHS Special Events Program and Support Act
DHS Special Events Program and Support Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a program to assess the threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats, as appropriate, to certain events, and for other purposes.
Comments

Erin Rice
420
11 months ago
This bill is good.

Hugh Shepherd
443
1 year ago
I don't like this bill, it's bad for us. Who benefits from it anyway?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6229
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