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H.R. 1344Became Law

Helping Heroes Fly Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 9, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 1, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Helping Heroes Fly Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to ease travel and to the extent possible provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans, and their accompanying family members or nonmedical attendants.

Requires the Assistant Secretary also to maintain an operations center to provide for the movement of such members and veterans through screening before boarding a domestic or foreign passenger aircraft.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and publish certain protocols for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans or their family members and others to contact the operations center to request expedited screening services for that member or veteran.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect the Assistant Secretary's authority to require additional screening of such individuals if intelligence, law enforcement, or other information indicates that it is necessary.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on implementation of the program.

What just happenedAug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-27.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2](D-HI)Sponsor
24 cosponsors16 D8 R
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  1. Aug 9, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-27.

  2. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-27.

  3. Aug 9, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 6, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 6, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 2, 2013ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Aug 2, 2013ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5376-5377)

  9. Aug 2, 2013NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5376-5377)

  10. Aug 2, 2013ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Hudson asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5376-5377)

  11. Aug 2, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Aug 1, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Aug 1, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Aug 1, 2013Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6257-6258)

  15. Aug 1, 2013Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Aug 1, 2013Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. May 22, 2013IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  18. May 21, 2013FloorH38310

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

  19. May 21, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H2819-2820)

  20. May 21, 2013Floor8000

    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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 166).(text: CR H2819-2820)

  21. May 21, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2831-2832)

  22. May 21, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  23. May 21, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1344.

  24. May 21, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2819-2825)

  25. May 21, 2013FloorH30300

    Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. Apr 1, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  27. Mar 21, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  28. Mar 21, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Mar 21, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 9, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 1, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Helping Heroes Fly Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to ease travel and to the extent possible provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans, and their accompanying family members or nonmedical attendants.

Requires the Assistant Secretary also to maintain an operations center to provide for the movement of such members and veterans through screening before boarding a domestic or foreign passenger aircraft.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and publish certain protocols for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans or their family members and others to contact the operations center to request expedited screening services for that member or veteran.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect the Assistant Secretary's authority to require additional screening of such individuals if intelligence, law enforcement, or other information indicates that it is necessary.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on implementation of the program.

Passed Senate amendedAug 1, 201335

Helping Heroes Fly Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to ease travel and to the extent possible provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans.

Requires the Assistant Secretary also to maintain an operations center to provide for the movement of such members and veterans through screening before boarding a domestic or foreign passenger aircraft.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and publish certain protocols for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans or their family members and others to contact the operations center to request expedited screening services for that member or veteran.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect the Assistant Secretary's authority to require additional screening of such individuals, or their accompanying family members or nonmedical attendants, if intelligence, law enforcement, or other information indicates that it is necessary.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on implementation of the program.

Passed House amendedMay 21, 201336

Helping Heroes Fly Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to ease travel and to the extent possible provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans, and their accompanying family members or nonmedical attendants.

Requires the Assistant Secretary also to maintain an operations center to provide for the movement of such members and veterans through screening before boarding a domestic or foreign passenger aircraft.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and publish certain protocols for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans or their family members and others to contact the operations center to request expedited screening services for the member or veteran.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect the Assistant Secretary's authority to require additional screening of such individuals if intelligence, law enforcement, or other information indicates that it is necessary.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on implementation of the program.

Introduced in HouseMar 21, 2013

Helping Heroes Fly Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans.

Requires the Assistant Secretary also to maintain an operations center to provide for the movement of such members and veterans through screening before boarding a domestic or foreign passenger aircraft.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and publish certain protocols for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans or their family members and others to contact the operations center to request expedited screening services for the member or veteran.

Helping Heroes Fly Act — Informed