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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2016International Affairs
H.R. 4403

Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 13, 2016)

Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to:

  • develop open-source software based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watch listing, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watch lists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis; and
  • make such software and any related technical assistance or training available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations for such purposes.

DHS and the State Department shall submit an implementing plan to Congress.

Before making open-source software available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations, DHS and the State Department shall: (1) certify to Congress that such availability is in U.S. national security interests, and (2) inform Congress on how such software or any related technical assistance or training will be made available.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.

What just happenedApr 14, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23](R-TX)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. Apr 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Apr 13, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 13, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1670)

  4. Apr 13, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1670)

  5. Apr 13, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4403.

  6. Apr 13, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1670-1672)

  7. Apr 13, 2016FloorH30300

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

  8. Apr 11, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-480, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. Apr 11, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-480, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Feb 17, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Feb 12, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

    Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee
  14. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  18. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 13, 201636

Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to:

  • develop open-source software based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watch listing, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watch lists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis; and
  • make such software and any related technical assistance or training available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations for such purposes.

DHS and the State Department shall submit an implementing plan to Congress.

Before making open-source software available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations, DHS and the State Department shall: (1) certify to Congress that such availability is in U.S. national security interests, and (2) inform Congress on how such software or any related technical assistance or training will be made available.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.

Reported to House amended, Part IApr 11, 201618

Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to:

  • develop open-source software, in accordance with cyber security best practices, based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watch listing, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watch lists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis; and
  • make such software and any related technical assistance or training available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations for such purposes.

DHS and the State Department shall submit an implementing plan to Congress.

Before making open-source software available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations, DHS and the State Department shall: (1) certify to Congress that such availability is in U.S. national security interests, and (2) inform Congress on how such software or any related technical assistance or training will be made available.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2016

Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State to:

  • develop open-source software based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watchlisting, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watchlists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis; and
  • make such software and any related technical assistance or training available to foreign governments or multilateral organizations for such purposes.
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act — Informed