Revised DHS Interoperable Communications Act Advances to House Floor
House members will consider the Senate’s version of the Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act (HR-615) Tuesday under suspension of the rules, typically reserved for less controversial legislation. The Senate unanimously approved the House measure last week (see 1506120037).…
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The latest text as approved by the Senate was posted. It includes a section mandating a report “for achieving and maintaining interoperable communications among the components of the Department, including for daily operations, planned events, and emergencies, with corresponding milestone.” The House approved an earlier version of the bill. The House's legislative business Tuesday begins at 2 p.m. and votes are postponed until 6:30 p.m.