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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2018Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5089

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 22, 2018)

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A "surface transportation asset" includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by: (1) a public transportation agency, (2) a railroad carrier, (3) an owner or operator of bus services or a bus terminal, or (4) other facilities as determined by DHS.

Officers and intelligence analysts assigned to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers shall participate in the generation and dissemination of transportation security intelligence products, with an emphasis on terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets that: (1) assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources; (2) promote more consistent and timely sharing of threat information among jurisdictions; and (3) enhance DHS's situational awareness of such terrorist and other threats.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall: (1) make available to public and private sector stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism, serious incidents, and other purposes; and (2) report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on operations centers at transportation facilities at which the TSA has a presence.

(Sec. 5) DHS, may develop, through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other serious incidents at a surface transportation asset.

What just happenedMar 22, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Mar 22, 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 22, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 22, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 129).

  4. Mar 22, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 129).

  5. Mar 22, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2028-2029)

  6. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5089.

  8. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1673-1675; text: CR H1673)

  9. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30300

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

  10. Mar 19, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.

  11. Mar 19, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-604.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Mar 19, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-604.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Mar 7, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Mar 1, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  17. Feb 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Feb 26, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 26, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 22, 201836

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A "surface transportation asset" includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by: (1) a public transportation agency, (2) a railroad carrier, (3) an owner or operator of bus services or a bus terminal, or (4) other facilities as determined by DHS.

Officers and intelligence analysts assigned to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers shall participate in the generation and dissemination of transportation security intelligence products, with an emphasis on terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets that: (1) assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources; (2) promote more consistent and timely sharing of threat information among jurisdictions; and (3) enhance DHS's situational awareness of such terrorist and other threats.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall: (1) make available to public and private sector stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism, serious incidents, and other purposes; and (2) report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on operations centers at transportation facilities at which the TSA has a presence.

(Sec. 5) DHS, may develop, through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other serious incidents at a surface transportation asset.

Reported to House without amendmentMar 19, 201879

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

This bill sets forth provisions to improve information sharing, promote coordination, and enhance capabilities of law enforcement agencies in responding to terrorism and other serious incidents at transportation facilities, such as bus terminals or rail stations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2018

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

This bill sets forth provisions to improve information sharing, promote coordination, and enhance capabilities of law enforcement agencies in responding to terrorism and other serious incidents at transportation facilities, such as bus terminals or rail stations.

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 — Informed