H.R. 4476 · 117th Congress
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Peter Meijer
- Introduced
- 2021-07-16
- Latest action
- 2022-04-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Summary
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.
The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.