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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 7, 2016Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5943

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 26, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to permit the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds for backfill associated with security training.

(Sec. 3) Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use shall, with two exceptions, remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months.

Any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office shall review the public transportation security assistance grant program.

What just happenedSep 27, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11](R-NY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Sep 27, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 26, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 26, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)

  4. Sep 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 H5878)

  5. Sep 26, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5943.

  6. Sep 26, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5879)

  7. Sep 26, 2016FloorH30300

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

  8. Sep 20, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.

  9. Sep 20, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-776.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Sep 20, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-776.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Sep 13, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Sep 13, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 26, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to permit the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds for backfill associated with security training.

(Sec. 3) Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use shall, with two exceptions, remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months.

Any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office shall review the public transportation security assistance grant program.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 20, 201617

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to permit the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds for backfill associated with security training.

(Sec. 3) Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use shall, with two exceptions, remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months.

Any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office shall review the public transportation security assistance grant program.

Introduced in HouseSep 7, 2016

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

This bill amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to permit the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds for backfill associated with security training.

Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use shall, with two exceptions, remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months.

Any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months.

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act — Informed