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HR 4761 - 116

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-254.

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2 sectors · 2 CBO estimates · spending context

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Bill text
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analyzed sections
4 deadlines
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Dec 23, 2020

Signed by President.

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Bill Text Stats

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Analyzed sections
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Detected dollar total
0
Tax signals
4
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Deadline 4
Statutory Reference 2
Agency 1

Top agencies

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for 1

Statutory references

6 USC 211 1
Public Law 116-254 1

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Timeline

Dec 23, 2020

Signed by President.

Dec 23, 2020

Signed by President.

Dec 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-254.

Dec 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-254.

Dec 11, 2020

Presented to President.

Dec 11, 2020

Presented to President.

Dec 8, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 7, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7243)

Dec 7, 2020

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7243)

Jul 29, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-244.

Jul 29, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-244.

Jul 29, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

Mar 11, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Dec 10, 2019

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

Dec 9, 2019

Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Dec 9, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9367-9369)

Dec 9, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4761.

Dec 9, 2019

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Dec 9, 2019

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9380-9381)

Dec 9, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 655).(text: CR H9367)

Dec 9, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 655). (text: CR H9367)

Dec 9, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 3, 2019

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-319, Part I.

Dec 3, 2019

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-319, Part I.

Dec 3, 2019

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Dec 3, 2019

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Dec 3, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.

Oct 23, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 23, 2019

Ordered to be Reported.

Oct 18, 2019

Introduced in House

Oct 18, 2019

Introduced in House

Oct 18, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Oct 18, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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Defense
44 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 77%

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for secretary of homeland security shall implement a plan for

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for secretary of homeland security shall implement a plan for

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for secretary of homeland security shall implement a plan for

Technology and data privacy
6 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 70%

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for the long isition of such devices. SEC. 3. Deadline. Data. PLAN TO ENSURE OPIOID DETECTION EQUIPMENT RESILIENCY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this sectio

Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for OTE: Deadline. Data. PLAN TO ENSURE OPIOID DETECTION EQUIPMENT RESILIENCY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Securi

Not later than SEC. 3. PLAN TO ENSURE OPIOID DETECTION EQUIPMENT RESILIENCY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for th

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$15.9B
Department of Homeland Security $15.9B
259 sampled awards

Amounts reflect the local USAspending sample linked through agency text signals, not bill-caused spending.

Largest sampled awards

Award records in this context

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEW YORK $4.1B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA $1.9B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY $1.8B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE $1.2B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR $1.1B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LICENSING & REGULATION $678.0M
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security

These bars summarize the visible sampled awards below so large awards are easier to scan.

Agency spending context

Department of Homeland Security

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement a plan for
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$15,871,587,005
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contracts · GST0011AJ0025

PERATON INC.

General Services Administration
Award amount
$609,128,624

IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND EVOLUTION OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) CLASSIFIED NETWORKS. DHS CLASSIFIED NETWORKS ARE A FEDERAL ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHARING WHICH EXTEND EXISTING US GOVERNMENT CAPABILITIES NOT ONLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND ITS COMPONENTS, BUT TO OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND TO FIRST RESPONDERS AT THE STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LEVELS.

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grants · 4652DRNMP00000001
Award amount
$306,739,995

PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND CERTAIN PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES TAKEN DURING THE PANDEMIC. EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES NECESSARY TO SAVE LIVES AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND REDUCTION OF IMMEDIATE THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. MEDICAL SHELTERING. ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VACCINES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.

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contracts · 70B04C19F00000204

DEV TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC

Department of Homeland Security
Award amount
$184,005,383

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER (TO) IS TO PROCURE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) CARGO SYSTEMS PROGRAM DIRECTORATE (CSPD) TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT CARGO SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS. THE SCOPE OF THE SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR THIS TO SHALL INCLUDE BUT, IS NOT LIMITED TO, COLLECTIONS FEATURES, CARGO RELEASE/SE FEATURES, POST RELEASE FEATURES, ITDS SINGLE WINDOW FEATURES, MANIFEST FEATURES, AND CARGO EXPORT FUNCTIONALITY.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 4, 2021

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

55 Passed Senate Dec 14, 2020

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

25 Reported to Senate Aug 5, 2020

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

53 Passed House Dec 13, 2019

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

08 Reported to House, Part I Dec 11, 2019

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

00 Introduced in House Dec 10, 2019

DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.

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