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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 19, 2019Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1313

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 14, 2020)

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds. Additionally, the bill allows such grants provided for operational purposes to be used to backfill positions when employees attend security training.

Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, 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.

The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

What just happenedDec 14, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.

Who’s behind it

Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 14, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.

  2. Dec 14, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. May 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. May 14, 2019FloorH38310

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

  7. May 14, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3756-3757)

  8. May 14, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3756-3757)

  9. May 14, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.

  10. May 14, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3756-3758)

  11. May 14, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Mar 8, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  13. Feb 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Feb 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 19, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateDec 14, 202025

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds. Additionally, the bill allows such grants provided for operational purposes to be used to backfill positions when employees attend security training.

Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, 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.

The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

Passed HouseMay 14, 201953

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds. Additionally, the bill allows such grants provided for operational purposes to be used to backfill positions when employees attend security training.

Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, 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.

The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

Introduced in HouseFeb 19, 2019

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds.

Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, 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.

The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act — Informed