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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2016Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4698

Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016

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Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the United States.

(Sec. 3) The TSA shall submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) a plan: (1) to enhance collaboration, coordination, and information-sharing about international-inbound aviation between the United States and domestic and foreign partners in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports; and (2) that assesses the TSA's ability to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity to permit TSA representatives to conduct inspections of foreign airports without prior notice.

The GAO shall review TSA efforts to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and determine if the implementation of such efforts and capabilities effectively secures international-inbound aviation.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all TSA personnel within its Office of Global Strategies or whose primary professional duties contribute to the TSA's global efforts to secure transportation security, including whether they are assigned in a risk-based, intelligence-driven matter.

(Sec. 5) The TSA may donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if the equipment can be expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to U.S. security or U.S. citizens.

The TSA shall provide to specified congressional committees within 30 days of any such donation a detailed written explanation of:

  • the specific vulnerability to the United States or U.S. citizens that will be mitigated by such donation,
  • an explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability,
  • an evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made,
  • how the TSA will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient, and
  • the total dollar value of such donation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA may evaluate foreign countries' air cargo programs to determine whether they provide a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs. If so, the TSA shall approve and officially recognize such country's program, in which case such country shall not be required to adhere to the U.S. programs that would otherwise be applicable. The bill provides for revocation or temporary suspension of approval and official recognition if the TSA determines that a country's program no longer provides a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs.

(Sec. 7) The TSA shall request the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to develop recommendations for more efficient and effective passenger screening processes. The Committee shall consider the following:

  • the configuration of a checkpoint;
  • technology innovation;
  • ways to address any vulnerabilities identified in audits of checkpoint operations;
  • ways to prevent security breaches at airports at which federal security screening is provided;
  • best practices in aviation security;
  • recommendations from airport and aircraft operators, and from any relevant advisory committees; and
  • "curb to curb" processes and procedures.

What just happenedApr 27, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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  1. Apr 27, 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 26, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 26, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1966-1967)

  4. Apr 26, 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 H1966-1967)

  5. Apr 26, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4698.

  6. Apr 26, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1966-1969)

  7. Apr 26, 2016FloorH30300

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

  8. Apr 21, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.

  9. Apr 21, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-513.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Apr 21, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-513.

    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. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 26, 201636

Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the United States.

(Sec. 3) The TSA shall submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) a plan: (1) to enhance collaboration, coordination, and information-sharing about international-inbound aviation between the United States and domestic and foreign partners in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports; and (2) that assesses the TSA's ability to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity to permit TSA representatives to conduct inspections of foreign airports without prior notice.

The GAO shall review TSA efforts to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and determine if the implementation of such efforts and capabilities effectively secures international-inbound aviation.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all TSA personnel within its Office of Global Strategies or whose primary professional duties contribute to the TSA's global efforts to secure transportation security, including whether they are assigned in a risk-based, intelligence-driven matter.

(Sec. 5) The TSA may donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if the equipment can be expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to U.S. security or U.S. citizens.

The TSA shall provide to specified congressional committees within 30 days of any such donation a detailed written explanation of:

  • the specific vulnerability to the United States or U.S. citizens that will be mitigated by such donation,
  • an explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability,
  • an evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made,
  • how the TSA will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient, and
  • the total dollar value of such donation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA may evaluate foreign countries' air cargo programs to determine whether they provide a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs. If so, the TSA shall approve and officially recognize such country's program, in which case such country shall not be required to adhere to the U.S. programs that would otherwise be applicable. The bill provides for revocation or temporary suspension of approval and official recognition if the TSA determines that a country's program no longer provides a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs.

(Sec. 7) The TSA shall request the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to develop recommendations for more efficient and effective passenger screening processes. The Committee shall consider the following:

  • the configuration of a checkpoint;
  • technology innovation;
  • ways to address any vulnerabilities identified in audits of checkpoint operations;
  • ways to prevent security breaches at airports at which federal security screening is provided;
  • best practices in aviation security;
  • recommendations from airport and aircraft operators, and from any relevant advisory committees; and
  • "curb to curb" processes and procedures.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 21, 201617

Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the United States.

(Sec. 3) The TSA shall submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) a plan: (1) to enhance collaboration, coordination, and information-sharing about international-inbound aviation between the United States and domestic and foreign partners in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports; and (2) that assesses the TSA's ability to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity to permit TSA representatives to conduct inspections of foreign airports without prior notice.

The GAO shall review TSA efforts to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and determine if the implementation of such efforts and capabilities effectively secures international-inbound aviation.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all TSA personnel within its Office of Global Strategies or whose primary professional duties contribute to the TSA's global efforts to secure transportation security, including whether they are assigned in a risk-based, intelligence-driven matter.

(Sec. 5) The TSA may donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if the equipment can be expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to U.S. security or U.S. citizens.

The TSA shall provide to specified congressional committees within 30 days of any such donation a detailed written explanation of:

  • the specific vulnerability to the United States or U.S. citizens that will be mitigated by such donation,
  • an explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability,
  • an evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made,
  • how the TSA will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient, and
  • the total dollar value of such donation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA may evaluate foreign countries' air cargo programs to determine whether they provide a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs. If so, the TSA shall approve and officially recognize such country's program, in which case such country shall not be required to adhere to the U.S. programs that would otherwise be applicable. The bill provides for revocation or temporary suspension of approval and official recognition if the TSA determines that a country's program no longer provides a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs.

Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2016

Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the United States.

The TSA shall submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) a plan:

  • to enhance collaboration, coordination, and information-sharing about international-inbound aviation between the United States and domestic and foreign partners in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports; and
  • that assesses TSA ability to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity to permit TSA representatives to conduct inspections of foreign airports without prior notice.

The GAO shall review TSA efforts to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and secure international-inbound aviation.

The TSA shall submit to Congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all TSA personnel within its Office of Global Strategies or whose primary professional duties contribute to the TSA's global efforts to secure transportation security, including whether they are assigned in a risk-based, intelligence-driven matter.

The TSA may donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if the equipment can be expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to U.S. security or U.S. citizens.

The TSA may evaluate foreign countries' air cargo programs to determine whether they provide a level of security commensurate with that required by U.S. air cargo security programs.

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