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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2016Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4549

Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016

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

Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct, and provide all necessary staff and equipment for, security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from a commercial air carrier that it intends to resume service at the airport within one year.

The TSA shall ensure that the process of implementing security screening at such an airport is complete by the later of: (1) 90 days after the operator of the airport submits a request, or (2) the date on which the carrier intends to resume service.

The TSA shall carry out this bill in a manner that does not negatively affect operations at airports not described in this bill that are otherwise provided security screening conducted by the TSA.

What just happenedApr 14, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2](R-OR)Sponsor
9 cosponsors2 D7 R
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  1. Apr 14, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 H1667)

  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 H1667)

  5. Apr 13, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4549.

  6. Apr 13, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1667-1670)

  7. Apr 13, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 13, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.

  9. Apr 13, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-493.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Apr 13, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-493.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Mar 23, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Mar 23, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Feb 23, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  14. Feb 11, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Feb 11, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Feb 11, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 13, 201636

Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct, and provide all necessary staff and equipment for, security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from a commercial air carrier that it intends to resume service at the airport within one year.

The TSA shall ensure that the process of implementing security screening at such an airport is complete by the later of: (1) 90 days after the operator of the airport submits a request, or (2) the date on which the carrier intends to resume service.

The TSA shall carry out this bill in a manner that does not negatively affect operations at airports not described in this bill that are otherwise provided security screening conducted by the TSA.

Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2016

Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct, and provide all necessary staff and equipment for, security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from a commercial air carrier that it intends to resume service at the airport within one year.

The TSA shall ensure that the process of implementing security screening at such an airport is complete by the later of: (1) 90 days after the operator of the airport submits a request, or (2) the date on which the carrier intends to resume service.

Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016 — Informed