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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1353

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 21, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially):

  • an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and
  • a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology.

The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted.

The TSA shall:

  • report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and
  • notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.

What just happenedMar 22, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4](D-NY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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3cosponsors2committees17actions7subjects
  1. Mar 22, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 21, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 21, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 178).

  4. Mar 21, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 178).

  5. Mar 21, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)

  6. Mar 20, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Mar 20, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.

  8. Mar 20, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)

  9. Mar 20, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Mar 20, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.

  11. Mar 20, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Mar 20, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 21, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially):

  • an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and
  • a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology.

The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted.

The TSA shall:

  • report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and
  • notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.
Reported to House without amendmentMar 20, 201779

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially):

  • an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and
  • a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology.

The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted.

The TSA shall:

  • report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and
  • notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.
Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2017

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially):

  • an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and
  • a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology.

The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted.

The TSA shall:

  • report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and
  • notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.
Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017 — Informed