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Bill115th CongressFiled May 10, 2018Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5766

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 25, 2018)

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets).

(Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities.

(Sec. 5) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.

What just happenedJun 26, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10](D-NJ)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jun 26, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jun 25, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5629-5630)

  4. Jun 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5629-5630)

  5. Jun 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5766.

  6. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5629-5630)

  7. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jun 22, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.

  9. Jun 22, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-778.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jun 22, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-778.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. May 10, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. May 10, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 10, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 25, 201881

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets).

(Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities.

(Sec. 5) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 22, 201879

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets).

DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.

Introduced in HouseMay 10, 2018

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets).

DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018 — Informed