DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021
This bill addresses issues involving accreditation and law enforcement training, research, and development at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Specifically, the bill requires DHS to report to the congressional homeland security committees on the accreditation status for each basic training program within DHS. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant DHS component shall notify the department within 30 days after such loss.
The Under Secretary for Science and Technology must carry out research and development of systems and technologies to enhance access to training offered by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5616 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5616
To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs
of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 19, 2021
Mrs. Demings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs
of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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 ``DHS Basic Training Accreditation
Improvement Act of 2021''.
SEC. 2. REPORTING ON BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY.
(a) Annual Reporting.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the relevant
congressional committees on the accreditation status for each
basic training program within the Department of Homeland
Security, including information relating to the following:
(A) The date on which each such program achieved
initial accreditation, or in the case of a program that
is not currently accredited, the reasons for not
obtaining or maintaining accreditation, the activities,
if any, taken to achieve accreditation, and an
anticipated timeline for accreditation of such program.
(B) The date each such program most recently
received accreditation or reaccreditation, if
applicable.
(C) Each such program's anticipated accreditation
or next reaccreditation date.
(D) The name of the accreditation manager for each
such program.
(2) Termination of reporting requirement.--Annual reports
under paragraph (1) shall terminate when all basic training
programs of the Department of Homeland Security are accredited.
(b) Lapse in Accreditation.--
(1) In general.--If a basic training program of the
Department of Homeland Security loses accreditation, the head
of the relevant component of the Department shall notify the
Secretary of Homeland Security not later than 30 days after
such loss.
(2) Notice to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
receiving a notification pursuant to paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the relevant
congressional committees of the lapse in accreditation at
issue, the reason for such lapse, and the activities underway
and planned to regain accreditation.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Accreditation.--The term ``accreditation'' means the
recognition by a board that a basic training program is
administered, developed, and delivered according to an
applicable set of standards.
(2) Accreditation manager.--The term ``accreditation
manager'' means the individual assigned by the component of the
Department of Homeland Security to manage accreditation
activities for a basic training program.
(3) Basic training program.--The term ``basic training
program'' means an entry level program of the Department of
Homeland Security that is transitional to law enforcement
service, provides training on critical competencies and
responsibilities, and is typically a requirement for
appointment to a law enforcement service job or job series.
(4) Reaccreditation.--The term ``reaccreditation'' means
the assessment of a basic training program after initial
accreditation to ensure the continued compliance with an
applicable set of standards.
(5) Relevant congressional committees.--The term ``relevant
congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland
Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
SEC. 3. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
The Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of
Homeland Security shall carry out research and development of systems
and technologies to enhance access to training offered by the Federal
Law Enforcement Training Centers to State, local, Tribal, and
territorial law enforcement, with particular attention to law
enforcement in rural and remote communities, for the purpose of
enhancing domestic preparedness for and collective response to
terrorism and other homeland security threats.
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-244, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-244, Part I.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 174.
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Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1308-1310)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1313-1314)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 33 (Roll no. 58).(text: CR H1308-1309)
Roll Call #58 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 33 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H1308-1309)
Roll Call #58 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.