GAPS Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 12, 2013)
Gauging American Port Security Act or the GAPS Act - Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a study of gaps in U.S. port security and submit to Congress a report (in classified form but with an unclassified annex) that includes a prioritization of such gaps and a plan for addressing them.
Directs the Secretary of DHS to: (1) share relevant information with designated points of contact from federal agencies, state, local, or tribal governments, and port system owners and operators in accordance with rules for the handling of classified information; and (2) help expedite the clearance process if a designated point of contact does not have the necessary security clearance to receive such information.
What just happenedApr 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2013
- Apr 24, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E443)
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House