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H.R. 4476

Referred to Committee

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

Introduced 7/16/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

4/6/2022 • Senate

Summary

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.

The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.

Passed House • 4/5/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officials

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]

Republican • MI-3

Sponsored 7/16/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

R-NY-24

Joined 7/16/2021

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Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]

D-VA-2

Joined 11/5/2021

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Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]

D-NY-19

Joined 12/14/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 16, 2021

Committee Review

October 26, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

April 5, 2022

Passed Chamber

April 5, 2022

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate4/6/2022
Engrossed in House4/5/2022
Reported in House2/1/2022
Introduced in House7/16/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3