(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 16, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014 - Repeals requirements that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General: (1) conduct an annual evaluation of the Cargo Inspection Targeting System pursuant to the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, (2) conduct an annual review of Coast Guard Performance pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA), and (3) conduct an annual review of grants to states and high-risk urban areas under HSA.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9014)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9014)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2651.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9014-9015)
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Senator Carper from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-261.
By Senator Carper from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-261.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715; text as passed Senate: CR S5715)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5715; text as passed Senate: CR S5715)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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