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H.R. 6742: Secure Border Communications Act

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Brian Mast

Sponsor. Representative for Florida's 18th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Sep 7, 2018
Length: 3 pages
Introduced:

Sep 7, 2018

Status:

Introduced on Sep 7, 2018

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 7, 2018. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

10% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Sep 7, 2018
 
Introduced

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Sep 13, 2018
 
Considered by House Committee on Homeland Security

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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 6742 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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