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Committee advances package of homeland-security bills on fentanyl, cyber, transnational repression and other topics
Summary
The House Committee on Homeland Security reported a package of bipartisan bills addressing fentanyl detection, special-events security, transnational repression, cyber resilience, restrictions related to Confucius Institutes, vehicular-terrorism reporting, training accreditation, and TSA screening guidance for breast milk and related items.
The House Committee on Homeland Security reported a package of bills to the House with favorable recommendations during its markup. Most measures passed by voice vote or unanimous consent; several were discussed briefly on the floor and will proceed to the House calendar for further consideration.
Votes at a glance
- H.R.1569, the CATCH Fentanyl Act: Reported favorably (voice vote). The bill would establish pilot programs to test technologies to improve cargo inspection and detection of illicit drugs and smuggled individuals at land ports of entry.
- H.R.1508, DHS Special Events Program and Support Act: Reported favorably (voice vote). The bill would codify and authorize the Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) program (sometimes referenced as SEER in committee) to assess risks at major events and provide federal coordination for high-rated events.
- H.R.2158, Countering Transnational Repression Act; H.R.2116, Law Enforcement Support and Counter-Transnational Repression Act; and H.R.2139, Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression: Reported favorably…
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