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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 12, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1870

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 20, 2021)

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021

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 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 terrorism and other threats.

The bill also authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other threats at a surface transportation asset.

What just happenedJul 21, 2021

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
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral

    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. Jul 20, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 20, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3681-3682)

  4. Jul 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3681-3682)

  5. Jul 20, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1870.

  6. Jul 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3681-3683)

  7. Jul 20, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Mar 13, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  12. Mar 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Mar 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Mar 12, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 20, 202153

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021

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 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 terrorism and other threats.

The bill also authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other threats at a surface transportation asset.

Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2021

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021

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 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 terrorism and other threats.

The bill also authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other threats at a surface transportation asset.


Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021 — Informed