H.R. 4005 (112th): GAPS Act

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Feb 09, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4005 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4005

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 9, 2012

Ms. HAHN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘Gauging American Port Security Act’ or the ‘GAPS Act’.

SEC. 2. STUDY, REPORT, AND PLAN TO ADDRESS GAPS IN PORT SECURITY.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary of Homeland Security shall--

      (1) conduct a study of, and submit to the Congress a classified report on, remaining gaps in port security in the United States; and

      (2) include in such report a prioritization of such gaps and a plan for addressing them.