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New Oversight for Homeland Security Department Acquisitions

This act establishes an Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Homeland Security. Its purpose is to ensure that major purchases, like equipment and services, are managed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This aims to ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely and the department is better equipped to protect citizens.
Key points
Creation of a Board to oversee all major acquisitions by the Department of Homeland Security, preventing waste and delays.
The Board will regularly evaluate the progress of acquisition programs, ensuring they meet objectives and follow best practices.
All acquisition decisions will be thoroughly documented and submitted to Congress, increasing transparency of public spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5652
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5652.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a Board to oversee all major acquisitions by the Department of Homeland Security, preventing waste and delays.
  • The Board will regularly evaluate the progress of acquisition programs, ensuring they meet objectives and follow best practices.
  • All acquisition decisions will be thoroughly documented and submitted to Congress, increasing transparency of public spending.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6294-6295)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Public Investments Security