To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5005 in the 107th Congress (2001–2002) became law — introduced on Jun 24, 2002, sponsored by Richard Armey. Congress held 36 roll call votes on it.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 24, 2002
Policy area: Law and crime
Public law: Public Law 107-296

Sponsor

Richard Armey (R-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 24, 2002
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 25, 2002

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2002
Homeland Security ActHouse · Jul 26, 2002
Homeland Security ActHouse · Jul 26, 2002
A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 3, 2002
To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve flight and cabin security on passenger aircraft.Senate · Sep 5, 2002
To strike title II, establishing the National Office for Combating Terrorism, and title III, developing the…Senate · Sep 12, 2002
To modify the membership and advisors of the National Security CouncilSenate · Sep 12, 2002
To provide a substitute.Senate · Sep 19, 2002
To provide for the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, an orderly transfer of functions to…Senate · Sep 24, 2002
To establish the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 24, 2002
To provide a substitute.Senate · Sep 25, 2002
To provide a substitute.Senate · Sep 26, 2002
To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.Senate · Sep 26, 2002
To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.Senate · Oct 1, 2002
To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.Senate · Nov 13, 2002
To provide a substitute.Senate · Nov 13, 2002
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year…Senate · Nov 13, 2002
To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Nov 15, 2002
Of a perfecting nature.Senate · Nov 19, 2002
To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Nov 19, 2002
To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Nov 19, 2002
A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Nov 19, 2002
A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Senate · Nov 19, 2002

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