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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 11, 2019Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3694

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 26, 2019)

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement training for its frontline personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, including (1) information related the use of advanced imaging technology on pregnant women, as well as opt-out and alternative screening procedures; and (2) guidelines and procedures for efficiently and respectfully screening pregnant women and families with young children.

The TSA must also

  • create a strategy for communicating procedures and guidelines to pregnant women and families with young children, including through social media, and its customer service call center;
  • make passenger support specialists available to assist such women and families with screening checkpoint information; and
  • assess the feasibility of developing dedicated screening lanes for such families.

What just happenedOct 15, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8](R-AZ)Sponsor
12 cosponsors4 D8 R
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  1. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 26, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 26, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)

  4. Sep 26, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8021)

  5. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.

  6. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)

  7. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30300

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

  8. Aug 30, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.

  9. Aug 30, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Aug 30, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 26, 201953

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement training for its frontline personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, including (1) information related the use of advanced imaging technology on pregnant women, as well as opt-out and alternative screening procedures; and (2) guidelines and procedures for efficiently and respectfully screening pregnant women and families with young children.

The TSA must also

  • create a strategy for communicating procedures and guidelines to pregnant women and families with young children, including through social media, and its customer service call center;
  • make passenger support specialists available to assist such women and families with screening checkpoint information; and
  • assess the feasibility of developing dedicated screening lanes for such families.
Reported to HouseAug 30, 20197

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement training for its frontline personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, including (1) information related the use of advanced imaging technology on pregnant women, as well as opt-out and alternative screening procedures; and (2) guidelines and procedures for efficiently and respectfully screening pregnant women and families with young children.

The TSA must also

  • create a strategy for communicating procedures and guidelines to pregnant women and families with young children, including through social media, and its customer service call center;
  • make passenger support specialists available to assist such women and families with screening checkpoint information; and
  • assess the feasibility of developing dedicated screening lanes for such families.
Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2019

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement training for its frontline personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, including (1) information related the use of advanced imaging technology on pregnant women, as well as opt-out and alternative screening procedures; and (2) guidelines and procedures for efficiently and respectfully screening pregnant women and families with young children.

The TSA must also

  • create a strategy for communicating procedures and guidelines to pregnant women and families with young children, including through social media, and its customer service call center;
  • make passenger support specialists available to assist such women and families with screening checkpoint information; and
  • assess the feasibility of developing dedicated screening lanes for such families.
Helping Families Fly Act of 2019 — Informed