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Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4176

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 19, 2018)

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) establish an air cargo security division, (2) submit to Congress a feasibility study regarding the use of computed tomography technology for the screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation, interstate air transportation, or interstate air commerce; (3) initiate a two-year pilot program to achieve enhanced air cargo security screening outcomes through the use of new or emerging screening technologies, such as computed tomography technology; and (4) report to Congress on actions to improve the Certified Cargo Screening Program.

(Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must review the TSA's screening processes and procedures for air cargo entering the United States and assess its risk-based strategy for examining such cargo.

(Sec. 6) The TSA must request the Air Cargo Subcommittee of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and security assessment of the known shipper program and recommend whether the program should be modified or eliminated in light of the full implementation of required 100% screening of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft.

What just happenedMar 20, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Mar 20, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 19, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)

  4. Mar 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1663-1664)

  5. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4176.

  6. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)

  7. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30300

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

  8. Mar 19, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  9. Mar 19, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Mar 19, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Nov 14, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  15. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1467-1468)

  17. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 19, 201836

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) establish an air cargo security division, (2) submit to Congress a feasibility study regarding the use of computed tomography technology for the screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation, interstate air transportation, or interstate air commerce; (3) initiate a two-year pilot program to achieve enhanced air cargo security screening outcomes through the use of new or emerging screening technologies, such as computed tomography technology; and (4) report to Congress on actions to improve the Certified Cargo Screening Program.

(Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must review the TSA's screening processes and procedures for air cargo entering the United States and assess its risk-based strategy for examining such cargo.

(Sec. 6) The TSA must request the Air Cargo Subcommittee of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and security assessment of the known shipper program and recommend whether the program should be modified or eliminated in light of the full implementation of required 100% screening of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft.

Introduced in HouseOct 31, 2017

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2017

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) establish an air cargo security office, (2) conduct a pilot program to test the use of screening equipment using computed tomography technology, (3) report to Congress on actions to improve the Certified Cargo Screening Program, (4) develop standards for the use of third-party explosives detection canines for the primary screening of air cargo, and  (5) request a review and assessment of the known shipper program.

The Government Accountability Office must review the TSA's screening processes and procedures for examining air cargo entering the United States and assess its risk-based strategy for examining such cargo.

The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide statutory authority for the air cargo advance screening program.

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018 — Informed