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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 6, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4561

SAFE TECH Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jan 9, 2018)

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for our Homeland Act or the SAFE TECH Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a program allowing a vendor to obtain performance testing of transportation security screening technology through a third party as an alternative to the TSA's regular testing process.

(Sec. 4) The TSA must develop a process for reciprocal recognition of security standards in coordination with the European Civil Aviation Conference.

(Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must report on the third-party testing program established by this bill.

What just happenedJan 10, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12](R-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. 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
  2. Jan 9, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jan 9, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H36-37)

  4. 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 H36-37)

  5. Jan 9, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4561.

  6. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H36-38)

  7. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jan 9, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.

  9. Jan 9, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-498.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jan 9, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-498.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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

    Introduced in House

  15. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJan 9, 201836

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for our Homeland Act or the SAFE TECH Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a program allowing a vendor to obtain performance testing of transportation security screening technology through a third party as an alternative to the TSA's regular testing process.

(Sec. 4) The TSA must develop a process for reciprocal recognition of security standards in coordination with the European Civil Aviation Conference.

(Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must report on the third-party testing program established by this bill.

Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for our Homeland Act or the SAFE TECH Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a program allowing a vendor to obtain performance testing of transportation security screening technology through a third party as an alternative to the TSA's regular testing process. The TSA must also develop a process for reciprocal recognition of security standards in coordination with the European Civil Aviation Conference.

SAFE TECH Act — Informed