H.R. 7213 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018
H.R. 7213 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 3, 2018, sponsored by Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 3, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-387
What it does
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, headed by an Assistant Secretary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 3, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-387. (Dec 21, 2018)
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