DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

House Bill 3413 - DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 3413 DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3413

DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

This bill revises acquisition and procurement programs and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill (1) designates the DHS Under Secretary for Management as the DHS Chief Acquisition Officer and sets forth the Under Secretary's acquisition-related duties, (2) sets forth new acquisition responsibilities of the DHS Chief Financial Officer and the DHS Chief Information Officer, and (3) establishes within the Management Directorate of DHS a Program Accountability and Risk Management office and sets forth the responsibilities of its Executive Director.

The DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans must ensure that acquisition programs support the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report, the DHS Strategic Plan, the DHS Strategic Priorities, and other appropriate successor documents.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3413

Bill HR 3413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2019. Bill HR 3413 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2019. Bill HR 3413'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 February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3413

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3413

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing

- Computers and information technology

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Federal officials

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Performance measurement

- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3413

DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019