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Bill116th CongressFiled May 7, 2019Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2539

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 10, 2019)

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.)

Specifically, the bill

  • directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats; and
  • authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorist and other threats at a surface transportation asset.


What just happenedJun 11, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 11, 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
  2. Jun 10, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 10, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H4369)

  4. Jun 10, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H4369)

  5. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4376)

  6. Jun 10, 2019FloorH37220

    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. Jun 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2539.

  8. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)

  9. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30300

    Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. May 30, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.

  11. May 30, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-93.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. May 30, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-93.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. May 15, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. May 15, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. May 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. May 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 10, 201953

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.)

Specifically, the bill

  • directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats; and
  • authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorist and other threats at a surface transportation asset.


Reported to HouseMay 30, 20197

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.)

Specifically, the bill

  • directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats; and
  • authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorist and other threats at a surface transportation asset.


Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2019

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.)

Specifically, the bill

  • directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats; and
  • authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorist and other threats at a surface transportation asset.


Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019 — Informed