H.R. 1437

Referred to Committee

Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019

Introduced 2/28/2019•116th Congress•House

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

5/15/2019 • Senate

Summary

Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS within 120 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.

Passed House • 5/14/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Emergency Management

Congressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations