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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2015Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2770

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 27, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports.

The maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports shall include penalties for noncompliance whenever preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications.

(Sec. 4) The DHS Inspector General shall assess implementation of the requirements of this Act, as well as the utilization of TSA equipment maintenance technicians, and make recommendations for training TSA personnel, equipment maintenance technicians, and other airport personnel.

What just happenedJul 28, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4](D-NY)Sponsor
8 cosponsors5 D3 R
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  1. Jul 28, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 27, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 27, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 469). (text: CR H5499-5500)

  4. Jul 27, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 469).(text: CR H5499-5500)

  5. Jul 27, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5512-5513)

  6. Jul 27, 2015FloorH37220

    At 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.

  7. Jul 27, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2770.

  8. Jul 27, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5499-5501)

  9. Jul 27, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jul 22, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.

  11. Jul 22, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-218.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 22, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-218.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jun 16, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  16. Jun 16, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  17. Jun 16, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  18. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 27, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports.

The maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports shall include penalties for noncompliance whenever preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications.

(Sec. 4) The DHS Inspector General shall assess implementation of the requirements of this Act, as well as the utilization of TSA equipment maintenance technicians, and make recommendations for training TSA personnel, equipment maintenance technicians, and other airport personnel.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 22, 201517

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports.

The maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports shall include penalties for noncompliance whenever preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications.

(Sec. 4) The DHS Inspector General shall assess implementation of the requirements of this Act, as well as the utilization of TSA equipment maintenance technicians, and make recommendations for training TSA personnel, equipment maintenance technicians, and other airport personnel.

Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2015

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports.

The maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports shall include penalties for noncompliance whenever preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications.

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act — Informed