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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2015Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2786

Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 28, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on:

  • the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States;
  • the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States;
  • an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and
  • a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results.

The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.

What just happenedSep 29, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34](D-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 28, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H6284)

  3. Sep 28, 2015FloorH38310

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

  4. Sep 28, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR H6284)

  5. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6291)

  6. Sep 28, 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. Sep 28, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2786.

  8. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6284-6285)

  9. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30300

    Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jul 28, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.

  11. Jul 28, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-233.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 28, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-233.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jun 23, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  16. Jun 23, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  17. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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

    Introduced in House

  19. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 28, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on:

  • the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States;
  • the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States;
  • an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and
  • a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results.

The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.

Reported to House without amendmentJul 28, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on:

  • the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States;
  • the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States;
  • an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and
  • a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results.

The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.

Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2015

Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress:

  • the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States;
  • the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States;
  • an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and
  • a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results.

The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure rail shipments are targeted, examined, and the examination results are properly documented.