Public Law 114-29 · H.R. 615 · Became law

DHS Interoperable Communications Act

Official title: “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among the components of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on July 6, 2015.

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