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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 1, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3669

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 11, 2017)

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the cost and feasibility of establishing web-based access to the Secure Flight passenger screening program for commercial charter air carriers.

(Sec. 3) The TSA is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals of airports upon such carrier's request. TSA shall enter into an agreement for compensation from such carrier for the cost of providing such services.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress an implementation plan for the recommendations adopted by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee and concurred to by the TSA:

  • on February 17, 2015, regarding general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
  • on July 28, 2016, regarding the vetting of persons seeking flight training in the United States, and
  • prior to enactment of this bill regarding general aviation security.

(Sec. 5) The TSA is authorized to designate at least one full-time TSA employee to be responsible for engagement with general aviation stakeholders and to manage issues related to general aviation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA shall report on the feasibility of requiring security threat assessments for all candidates seeking flight school training in operating aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds to enhance the vetting of persons seeking such training in the United States.

What just happenedDec 12, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4](R-KS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Dec 11, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9769)

  4. Dec 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9769)

  5. Dec 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3669.

  6. Dec 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9769-9770)

  7. Dec 11, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Oct 12, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.

  9. Oct 12, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-346.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Oct 12, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-346.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Sep 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Sep 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Sep 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 11, 201736

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the cost and feasibility of establishing web-based access to the Secure Flight passenger screening program for commercial charter air carriers.

(Sec. 3) The TSA is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals of airports upon such carrier's request. TSA shall enter into an agreement for compensation from such carrier for the cost of providing such services.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress an implementation plan for the recommendations adopted by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee and concurred to by the TSA:

  • on February 17, 2015, regarding general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
  • on July 28, 2016, regarding the vetting of persons seeking flight training in the United States, and
  • prior to enactment of this bill regarding general aviation security.

(Sec. 5) The TSA is authorized to designate at least one full-time TSA employee to be responsible for engagement with general aviation stakeholders and to manage issues related to general aviation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA shall report on the feasibility of requiring security threat assessments for all candidates seeking flight school training in operating aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds to enhance the vetting of persons seeking such training in the United States.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 12, 201717

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the cost and feasibility of establishing web-based access to Secure Flight for commercial charter air carriers.

(Sec. 3) The TSA is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals of airports upon such carrier's request. TSA shall enter into an agreement for compensation from such carrier for the cost of providing such services.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall submit to Congress an implementation plan for the recommendations adopted by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee and concurred to by the TSA:

  • on February 17, 2015, regarding general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
  • on July 28, 2016, regarding the vetting of persons seeking flight training in the United States, and
  • prior to enactment of this bill regarding general aviation security.

(Sec. 5) The TSA is authorized to designate at least one full-time TSA employee to be responsible for engagement with general aviation stakeholders and to manage issues related to general aviation.

(Sec. 6) The TSA shall report on the feasibility of requiring security threat assessments for all candidates seeking flight school training in operating aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds to enhance the vetting of persons seeking such training in the United States.

Introduced in HouseSep 1, 2017

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the cost and feasibility of establishing web-based access to Secure Flight for commercial charter air carriers.

The TSA is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals of airports upon such carrier's request. TSA shall enter into an agreement for compensation from such carrier for the cost or providing such services.

The TSA shall submit to Congress an implementation plan for the recommendations adopted by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee:

  • on February 17, 2015, regarding general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
  • on July 28, 2016, regarding the vetting of persons seeking flight training in the United States, and
  • prior to enactment of this bill regarding general aviation security.

The TSA is authorized to designate at least one full-time TSA employee to be responsible for engagement with general aviation stakeholders and manage issues related to general aviation.

Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017 — Informed