118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3224Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Emergency management
Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 11, 2023
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Referred
May 11, 2023
Homeland Security · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Committee
May 17, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Dec 12, 2023
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), excluding the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the medical countermeasures program. The bill requires (1) the CWMD to report to Congress regarding an employee engagement action plan and strategy to continuously improve morale within the CWMD, and (2) the Government Accountability Office to brief Congress regarding the CWMD.

Provisions · 2 sectionsEngrossed in House
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 14 actions
Dec 12, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 11, 2023
Mr. D'Esposito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.
Dec 11, 2023
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 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business.
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 707).ROLL CALLpass
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-159.
Jul 27, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
May 17, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 11, 2023
Introduced in House
May 11, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.