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HOUSE 1871117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation Security Transparency Improvement Act

Last Action
7/21/2021

Actions

  • 2021-07-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2021-07-20Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718-3719)
  • 2021-07-20Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718-3719)
  • 2021-07-20Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1871 are considered vacated.
  • 2021-07-20At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2021-07-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1871.
  • 2021-07-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3686-3688; text: H3686-3687)
  • 2021-07-20Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2021-03-18Ordered to be Reported.
  • 2021-03-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 2021-03-18Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
  • 2021-03-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • 2021-03-12Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2021-03-12Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-12Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-20 (53)

Transportation Security Transparency Improvement Act

This bill addresses policies of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) related to sensitive security information and international aviation security.

Among other requirements, the TSA must

  • ensure clear and consistent designation of Sensitive Security Information, including reasonable security justifications for such designation;
  • develop and implement a schedule to regularly review and update TSA Sensitive Security Information Identification guidelines;
  • conduct outreach to relevant stakeholders (e.g., air carriers, airport operators, and state and local law enforcement) that regularly are granted access to Sensitive Security Information to raise awareness of the TSA's policies and guidelines governing the designation and use of Sensitive Security Information; and
  • develop and implement guidelines with respect to last point of departure airports to conduct engagement with foreign partners on the implementation of security directives and emergency amendments.

Cosponsors (2)

  • John Katko (R-NY)
  • Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)

Subjects

  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Right of privacy
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
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