Homeland Security Legislation
The following bills from the 109th Congress deal with homeland security topics. Legislation is arranged by date after being separated into two sections: bills signed into law and those that are still pending. Some bills have no cosponsors and have little chance of passage, while others have cosponsors and have advanced passed the committee status. Click on the PDF icons to read the complete text of a bill. Please contact Jeffrey Michaels for questions about the content of this page.
Signed into Law
H.R.2360
Title: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] (introduced 5/13/2005) Latest Major Action: 10/18/2005 Became Public Law 109-90.
Pending
Legislation introduced in the 109th Congress:
H.R.5852 21st Century Emergency Communications Act of 2006
Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance emergency communications at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] (introduced 7/20/2006) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 7/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.5808 Public Transportation Security Assistance Act of 2006
Title: To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies and over-the-road bus operators to improve security, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 7/17/2006) Cosponsors (19)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2006 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.5720 Project SeaHawk Implementation Act of 2006
Title: To improve maritime and cargo security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] (introduced 6/29/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Related Bills: S.3542
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
H.R.5714 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006
Title: To improve the security of rail and public transportation systems in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] (introduced 6/29/2006) Cosponsors (14)
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
H.R.5604 SAFE Truckers Act of 2006
Title: To require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a permit from the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] (introduced 6/14/2006) Cosponsors (11)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2006 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
H.R.5484 Good Fences Make Good Neighbors Act of 2006
Title: To allow border States to use a portion of certain Department of Homeland Security grants to build physical barriers to deter illegal crossings.
Sponsor: Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (17)
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
H.R.5468 Responsible Bioterrorism Funding Act of 2006
Title: To require that bioterrorism-related grants provided by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to States and political subdivisions of States be distributed on the basis of a risk-based formula.
Sponsor: Rep Fossella, Vito [NY-13] (introduced 5/24/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
S.2791 Title: A bill to amend title 46 and 49, United States Code, to provide improved maritime, rail, and public transportation security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] (introduced 5/11/2006) Cosponsors (41)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2006 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
S.2781 Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2006
Title: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of wastewater treatment works.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/10/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/10/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5191 Homeland Security Transparency Act of 2006
Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to require, as a condition of receiving a homeland security grant, that a grant recipient submit reports on each expenditure made using grant funds.
Sponsor: Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] (introduced 4/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/3/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
H.R.5178 Title: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study to identify best practices for the communication of information concerning a terrorist threat, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Fossella, Vito [NY-13] (introduced 4/25/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
S.2548 Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006
Title: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.
Sponsor: Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] (introduced 4/5/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 4/5/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2486 Chemical Security and Safety Act of 2006
Title: A bill to ensure that adequate actions are taken to detect, prevent, and minimize the consequences of chemical releases that result from terrorist attacks and other criminal activity that may cause substantial harm to public health and safety and the environment.
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 3/30/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 3/30/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.5028 Project Bioshield Material Threats Act of 2006
Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve and expedite the assessment and determination of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear material threats by the Secretary of Homeland Security under the Project BioShield program.
Sponsor: Rep Linder, John [GA-7] (introduced 3/28/2006) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 3/28/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
S.2459 GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act
Title: A bill to improve cargo security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 3/27/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Related Bills: H.R.4954, S.2008
Latest Major Action: 4/5/2006 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
H.R.5001 Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2006
Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance homeland security information sharing, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Simmons, Rob [CT-2] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/21/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
HR 4999 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Official Title: A bill to enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities.
Sponsor: Shays (R-Conn.)
Introduced: March 16, 2006 Committees: House Energy and Commerce, House Homeland Security Cosponsors: 1 Total (1 Democrat)
S.2399 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act
Title: A bill to prohibit termination of employment of volunteers firefighters and emergency medical personnel responding to emergencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] (introduced 3/9/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4899 Sail Only if Scanned Act of 2006
Title: To prohibit the entry of ocean shipping containers into the United States unless such containers have been scanned and sealed before loading on the vessel for shipment to the United States, either directly or via a foreign port.
Sponsor: Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] (introduced 3/8/2006) Cosponsors (15)
Latest Major Action: 3/8/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
S.2377 Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2006
Title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and other Acts to provide for border security and interior enforcement improvements, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] (introduced 3/7/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/7/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2355 Border Tunnel Prevention Act
Title: A bill to amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the United States and another country.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 3/2/2006) Cosponsors (11)
Related Bills: H.R.4816, H.R.4830
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4830 Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006
Title: To amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the United States and another country.
Sponsor: Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] (introduced 3/1/2006) Cosponsors (18)
Related Bills: H.R.4816, S.2355
Latest Major Action: 3/1/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4820 Port Operations Require Tough Scrutiny (PORTS) Act of 2006
Title: To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to strengthen the requirements relating to investigations under such Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 2/28/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 3/7/2006 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
S.2334 Port Security Act of 2006
Title: A bill to ensure the security of United States ports, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] (introduced 2/28/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Related Bills: H.R.4839, H.R.4842, H.R.4880
Latest Major Action: 2/28/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2291 Responsible Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act
Title: A bill to provide for the establishment of a biodefense injury compensation program and to provide indemnification for producers of countermeasures.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 2/15/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 2/15/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
H.R.4704 Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 2006
Title: To address the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a major disaster, to increase the accessibility of replacement housing built with Federal funds following Hurricane Katrina and other major disasters, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] (introduced 2/7/2006) Cosponsors (13)
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
S.2170 Global Pathogen Surveillance Act of 2005
Title: A bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response.
Sponsor: Sen Frist, William H. [TN] (introduced 12/21/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 12/22/2005 Held at the desk.
S.2158 A bill to establish a National Homeland Security Academy within the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Lieberman (D-Conn.)
Introduced: Dec. 21, 2005
Cosponsors: No reported cosponsors
Last Major Action: Dec. 21, 2005 — Read twice and referred to: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Congressional Record p. S
S.2043 Mass Evacuation Exercise Assistance Act of 2005
Title: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide grants for mass evacuation exercises for urban and suburban areas and the execution of emergency response plans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.s2043.pdf
H.R.4374 Trust and Verify Cargo Shippers Act of 2005
Title: To provide for verification of security measures under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
hr4374.pdf
H.R.4360 Border Law Enforcement Act of 2005
Title: To enforce law and order by establishing a program to authorize, fund, and otherwise assist local Sheriffs' offices in designated counties to provide a second line of defense alongside and in close cooperation with the United States Customs Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to conduct law enforcement operations in their counties along the southern international border of the United States, and to prevent lawlessness in border areas.
Sponsor: Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (31)
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.hr4360.pdf
H.R.4353 Unscreened Cargo Notification Act
Title: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify passengers when they are flying on an aircraft carrying unscreened cargo. Sponsor: Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] (introduced 11/16/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.hr4353.pdf
S.2008 GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act
Title: A bill to improve cargo security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 11/15/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2005 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.s2008.pdf
S.2002 BSE and Other Prion Disease Prevention and Public Health Protection Act (Introduced in Senate)
Title: A bill to provide protection against bovine spongiform encephalopathy and other prion diseases.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 11/14/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.s2002.pdf
H.R.4284 Secure Border Initiative Accountability Act of 2005 (Introduced in House)
Title: To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct reviews of certain contract actions by the Department of Homeland Security for the new Secure Border Initiative. Sponsor: Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] (introduced 11/9/2005) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 11/9/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.hr4284.pdf
H.R.4238 Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005
Title: To provide for enhanced border security enforcement and detention facilities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] (introduced 11/4/2005) Cosponsors (42)
Latest Major Action: 11/4/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 concernedhr4238.pdf
H.R.4106 Railroad Security and Public Awareness Act of 2005
Title: To provide for the security and safety of rail transportation systems in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] (introduced 10/20/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 10/26/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.hr4106.pdf
H.R.4099 Homeland Security Volunteerism Enhancement Act of 2005
Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Citizen Corps and establish the Border Corps, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] (introduced 10/20/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 10/20/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.hr4099.pdf
H.R.4083 Border Security Improvement Act
Title: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to construct a fence along the southern border of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [VA-5] (introduced 10/19/2005) Cosponsors (24)
Latest Major Action: 10/19/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.hr4083.pdf
S.1873 Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2005
Title: A bill to prepare and strengthen the biodefenses of the United States against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Burr, Richard [NC] (introduced 10/17/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 10/18/2005 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.s1873.pdf
S.1821 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act
Title: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 10/5/2005) Cosponsors (12)
Latest Major Action: 10/5/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.s1821.pdf
S.1762 First Responders Interoperable Communications Act of 2005
Title: A bill to establish a first responder interoperable communications grant program.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/22/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Related Bills: S.1645
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1725 Assure Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act of 2005
Title: A bill to strengthen Federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to State and local officials to enhance emergency communications capabilities, to achieve communications interoperability, to foster improved regional collaboration and coordination, to promote more efficient utilization of funding devoted to public safety communications, to promote research and development by both the public and private sectors for first responder communications, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 9/19/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 9/19/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.s1725.pdf
H.R.3766
Title: To simplify Federal procurement procedures for emergency and disaster relief, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] (introduced 9/14/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.hr3766.pdf
S.1645
Title: A bill to establish a first responder interoperable communications grant program.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/8/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/8/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.s1645.pdf
H.R.3693 Secure the Outside Perimeter (STOP) Act of 2005
Title: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prevent all unlawful entries into the United States by January 1, 2007, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] (introduced 9/7/2005) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 9/7/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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.hr3693.pdf
H.R.3656
Title: To reestablish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent establishment in the executive branch, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Dingell, John D. [MI-15] (introduced 9/6/2005) Cosponsors (72)
Related Bills: H.R.3659
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: 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.hr3656.pdf
H.R.3627 Rapid Pathogen Identification to Delivery of Cures Act
Title: To promote technological advancements that will dramatically reduce the timeframe for the development of new medical countermeasures to treat or prevent disease caused by infectious disease agents or toxins that, through natural processes or intentional introduction, may pose a significant risk to public health now or in the future.
Sponsor: Rep Christensen, Donna M. [VI] (introduced 7/29/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 8/5/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.hr3627.pdf
S.1532 Agroterrorism Prevention Act of 2005
Title: A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize acts of agroterrorism, and to enhance the protection of the United States agricultural industry and food security through the increased prevention, detection, response and recovery planning.
Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] (introduced 7/28/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/28/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.s1532.pdf
H.R.3565 Ready, Willing, and Able Act
Title: To promote the development of disaster plans that will protect the maximum number of citizens; to foster public trust, confidence, and cooperation with these plans; and to encourage greater public participation in homeland security by allowing the American people to have a direct and influential role in developing and modifying community disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans in collaboration with government officials, emergency managers, health authorities, and professional responders, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. [RI-1] (introduced 7/28/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 7/28/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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. hr3565.pdf
H.R.3369 Attacking Viral Influenza Across Nations Act of 2005
Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] (introduced 7/20/2005) Cosponsors (15)
Related Bills: S.969
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.hr3369.pdf
S.1379
Title: A bill to provide increased rail transportation security.
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 7/11/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
COSPONSORS(1): Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] - 7/13/2005 s1379.pdf
H.R.3154 Infectious Diseases Research and Development Act of 2005
Title: To provide incentives for pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and medical device companies to invest in research and development with respect to antibiotic drugs, antivirals, diagnostic tests, and vaccines that may be used to identify, treat, or prevent an infectious disease, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] (introduced 6/30/2005) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.hr3154.pdf
H.R.3137 Rail Security Act of 2005
Title: To provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Norwood, Charlie [GA-9] (introduced 6/30/2005) Cosponsors (55)
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. hr3137.pdf
S.1362 Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2005
Title: A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/30/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
COSPONSORS(3), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:
Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 6/30/2005 Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 6/30/2005
Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 6/30/2005 s1362.pdf
S.1169 Federal Agency Data-Mining Reporting Act of 2005
Title: A bill to require reports to Congress on Federal agency use of data-mining.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 6/6/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.s1169.pdf
H.R.2330 Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act
Title: To improve border security and immigration.
Sponsor: Rep Kolbe, Jim [AZ-8] (introduced 5/12/2005) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.hr2330.pdf
S.1033 Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act
Title: A bill to improve border security and immigration.
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 5/12/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.s1033.pdf
H.R.1987
Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for an increase in the number of political subdivisions directly receiving awards under the program for improving State and local preparedness for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 4/28/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commercehr1987.pdf
S.888
Title: A bill to direct the Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training to State and local governments relating to sensitive homeland security information, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 4/21/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.s888.pdf
S.855 Port Security Grants Act of 2005
Title: A bill to improve the security of the Nation's ports by providing Federal grants to support Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and to address vulnerabilities in port areas identified in approved vulnerability assessments or by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 4/20/2005) Cosponsors (None)s855.pdf
H.R.1805
Title: To establish the position of Northern Border Coordinator in the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 4/21/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Related Bills: S.816
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security
S.816
Title: A bill to establish the position of Northern Border Coordinator in the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 4/15/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Related Bills: H.R.1805
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.1731 Port Security Grants Act of 2005
Title: To improve the security of the Nation's ports by providing Federal grants to support Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and to address vulnerabilities in port areas identified in approved vulnerability assessments or by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] (introduced 4/20/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 4/20/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Securityhr1731.pdf
H.R.1323 Public Safety Interoperability Implementation Act
Title: To establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment.
Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] (introduced 3/15/2005) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 3/22/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.hr1323.pdf
H.R.1251 Connecting the Operations of National Networks of Emergency Communications Technologies for First Responders Act of 2005
Title: To provide grants and other support to achieve communications interoperability in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] (introduced 3/10/2005) Cosponsors (27)
Latest Major Action: 3/22/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internethr1251.pdf
H.R.1419 Risk-Based Homeland Security Funding Act
Title: To require that Homeland Security grants related to terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based strictly on an assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities.
Sponsor: Rep Menendez, Robert [NJ-13] (introduced 3/17/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Related Bills: S.308
Latest Major Action: 3/17/2005 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. hr1419.pdf
S.308 Risk-Based Homeland Security Funding Act
Title: A bill to require that Homeland Security grants related to terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based strictly on an assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities.
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 2/8/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Related Bills: H.R.1419
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.s308.pdf
S.572 Homeland Security Food and Agriculture Act of 2005
Title: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give additional biosecurity responsibilities to the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsor: Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] (introduced 3/9/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
COSPONSORS(1), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] - 3/9/2005 s572.pdf
H.R.418 REAL ID Act of 2005
Title: To establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.
Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] (introduced 1/26/2005) Cosponsors (140)
Related Bills: H.RES.71, H.RES.75, H.RES.151, H.R.1268 Latest Major Action: 2/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.hr418.pdf
H.R.285
Title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] (introduced 1/6/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 4/20/2005 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight Discharged.hr285.pdf
H.R.153 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2005
Title: To provide increased rail and public transportation security.
Sponsor: Rep Menendez, Robert [NJ-13] (introduced 1/4/2005) Cosponsors (25)
Latest Major Action: 1/5/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines
S.21 Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act of 2005
Title: A bill to provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 1/25/2005) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 4/13/2005 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably
COSPONSORS(7), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] - 1/25/2005 Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] - 1/25/2005
Sen Chafee, Lincoln [RI] - 4/12/2005 Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 3/15/2005
Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 1/25/2005 Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 1/25/2005
Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 1/25/2005 s21.pdf
S.12 Targeting Terrorists More Effectively Act of 2005
Title: A bill to combat international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 1/24/2005) Cosponsors (12)
Latest Major Action: 1/24/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relationss12.pdf
S.3 Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 - Biopreparedness Act of 2005
Title: A bill to strengthen and protect America in the war on terror.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 1/24/2005) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 1/24/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.s3.pdf