H.R. 3224 · 118th Congress · House

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced
May 11, 23
Passed House
Dec 11, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

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.

Previous Versions

07Jul 27, 2023

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

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.

00May 11, 2023

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 12, 2023IntroReferral

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

  2. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    Mr

    D'Esposito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H6759-6760)

    6759Yea
    6760Nay
    0NV
  4. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.

  5. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    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.

  6. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H6800-6801)

    6800Yea
    6801Nay
    0NV
  7. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #707

    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). (text: CR H6759)

    394Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  8. DEC 11, 2023Floor

    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). (text: CR H6759)

    Roll Call #707
    394Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  9. DEC 11, 2023Floor

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

  10. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-159.

    118Yea
    159Nay
    0NV
  11. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-159.

    118Yea
    159Nay
    0NV
  12. JUL 27, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.

  13. MAY 17, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. MAY 17, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  15. MAY 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  16. MAY 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. MAY 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Dec 12, 2023

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Jul 27, 2023

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: May 17, 2023

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: May 11, 2023

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