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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 6, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4559

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Sep 12, 2018)

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct a global aviation security review to address improving aviation security standards, including standards intended to mitigate cybersecurity threats, across the global aviation system.

The security review shall establish best practices regarding:

  • collaborating with foreign partners to improve global aviation security capabilities and standards;
  • identifying foreign partners that have not successfully implemented security protocols from the International Civil Aviation Organization or the Department of Homeland Security and have not taken steps to implement such protocols;
  • improving the development, outreach, and implementation process for security directives or emergency amendments issued to domestic and foreign air carriers; and
  • assessing the cybersecurity and cyber espionage risk of security screening equipment.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report to Congress: (1) within 90 days after enactment of this bill, on the organization, development, and progress of the security review; and (2) within 240 days after enactment, on best practices identified by the review and TSA actions to implement such practices.

What just happenedSep 12, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4](R-KS)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Sep 12, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.

  2. Sep 12, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Sep 12, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Jun 27, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Jan 10, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jan 9, 2018FloorH38310

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

  7. Jan 9, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H41-42)

  8. Jan 9, 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 H41-42)

  9. Jan 9, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4559.

  10. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H41-43)

  11. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30300

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

  12. Jan 9, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.

  13. Jan 9, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-497.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jan 9, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-497.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 12, 201880

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct a global aviation security review to address improving aviation security standards, including standards intended to mitigate cybersecurity threats, across the global aviation system.

The security review shall establish best practices regarding:

  • collaborating with foreign partners to improve global aviation security capabilities and standards;
  • identifying foreign partners that have not successfully implemented security protocols from the International Civil Aviation Organization or the Department of Homeland Security and have not taken steps to implement such protocols;
  • improving the development, outreach, and implementation process for security directives or emergency amendments issued to domestic and foreign air carriers; and
  • assessing the cybersecurity and cyber espionage risk of security screening equipment.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report to Congress: (1) within 90 days after enactment of this bill, on the organization, development, and progress of the security review; and (2) within 240 days after enactment, on best practices identified by the review and TSA actions to implement such practices.

Passed House amendedJan 9, 201836

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct a global aviation security review to address improving aviation security standards, including standards intended to mitigate cybersecurity threats, across the global aviation system.

The security review shall establish best practices regarding:

  • collaborating with foreign partners to improve global aviation security capabilities and standards;
  • identifying foreign partners that have not successfully implemented security protocols from the International Civil Aviation Organization or the Department of Homeland Security and have not taken steps to implement such protocols;
  • improving the development, outreach, and implementation process for security directives or emergency amendments issued to domestic and foreign air carriers; and
  • assessing the cybersecurity and cyber espionage risk of security screening equipment.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report to Congress: (1) within 90 days after enactment of this bill, on the organization, development, and progress of the security review; and (2) within 240 days after enactment, on best practices identified by the review and TSA actions to implement such practices.

Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to conduct a global aviation security review that establishes best practices for improving aviation security capabilities and standards of domestic and foreign air carriers across the global aviation system.

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017 — Informed