HR 5814 · 109th Congress · Emergency Management
Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.(2006-11-17)
Plain Language Summary
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2007. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) replace the Under Secretary for Management with a Deputy Secretary position; (2) establish in DHS a Directorate for Policy, Planning, and International Affairs; and (3) direct the Secretary of DHS to actively consult with the congressional homeland security committees and keep them informed regarding all activities and responsibilities within their jurisdictions. Makes the Inspector General of DHS independently responsible for keeping such committees informed of DHS activities. Directs: (1) the Chief Financial Officer to establish the position of Authorization Liaison Officer to provide budget and other financial information to such committees; and (2) the Inspector General to review each contract over $20 million for DHS's Secure Border Initiative to determine compliance with specified requirements. Requires the Chief Procurement Officer to provide homeland security procurement training to acquisition employees. Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure that a sufficient number of t…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5814, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Oct 17, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on July 19, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 5814, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Oct 17, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on July 19, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican