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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 30, 2015Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2127

Securing Expedited Screening Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 27, 2015)

Securing Expedited Screening Act

(Sec. 3) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security shall, within 180 days after enactment of this Act, limit access to expedited airport security screening at airport security checkpoints to only a passenger who:

  • voluntarily submits biographic and biometric information for a security risk assessment and has an approved PreCheck program application;
  • is traveling as air transportation security or a member of the Armed Forces, including any accompanying family member;
  • is a member of a population designated by the TSA as known and low-risk and who may be issued a unique, known traveler number; or
  • is 75 years or older, or 12 years or younger and traveling with a parent or guardian participating in the PreCheck program.

The TSA may extend for one year implementation of the requirement for passengers who have been designated frequent fliers.

The TSA may provide access to expedited airport security screening to additional passengers through an alternate method upon submission to Congress of an independent assessment of its security effectiveness.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report annually to Congress certain information on passengers provided expedited security screening.

What just happenedJul 28, 2015

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jul 28, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 27, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 27, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5502-5503)

  4. Jul 27, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5502-5503)

  5. Jul 27, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2127.

  6. Jul 27, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5502-5504)

  7. Jul 27, 2015FloorH30300

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

  8. Jul 22, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 166.

  9. Jul 22, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-220.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jul 22, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-220.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. May 15, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  14. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 27, 201536

Securing Expedited Screening Act

(Sec. 3) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security shall, within 180 days after enactment of this Act, limit access to expedited airport security screening at airport security checkpoints to only a passenger who:

  • voluntarily submits biographic and biometric information for a security risk assessment and has an approved PreCheck program application;
  • is traveling as air transportation security or a member of the Armed Forces, including any accompanying family member;
  • is a member of a population designated by the TSA as known and low-risk and who may be issued a unique, known traveler number; or
  • is 75 years or older, or 12 years or younger and traveling with a parent or guardian participating in the PreCheck program.

The TSA may extend for one year implementation of the requirement for passengers who have been designated frequent fliers.

The TSA may provide access to expedited airport security screening to additional passengers through an alternate method upon submission to Congress of an independent assessment of its security effectiveness.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report annually to Congress certain information on passengers provided expedited security screening.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 22, 201517

Securing Expedited Screening Act

(Sec. 3) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security shall, within 180 days after enactment of this Act, limit access to expedited airport security screening at airport security checkpoints to only a passenger who:

  • voluntarily submits biographic and biometric information for a security risk assessment and has an approved PreCheck program application;
  • is traveling as air transportation security or a member of the Armed Forces, including any accompanying family member;
  • is a member of a population designated by the TSA as known and low-risk and who may be issued a unique, known traveler number; or
  • is 75 years or older, or 12 years or younger and traveling with a parent or guardian participating in the PreCheck program.

The TSA may extend for one year implementation of the requirement for passengers who have been designated frequent fliers.

The TSA may provide access to expedited airport security screening to additional passengers through an alternate method upon submission to Congress of an independent assessment of its security effectiveness.

(Sec. 4) The TSA shall report annually to Congress certain information on passengers provided expedited security screening.

Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2015

Securing Expedited Screening Act

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security shall limit access to expedited airport security screening at airport security checkpoints to only a passenger who:

  • voluntarily submits biographic and biometric information for a security risk assessment and has an approved PreCheck program application;
  • is traveling as air transportation security or a member of the Armed Forces, including any accompanying family member;
  • has been designated by the TSA as known and low-risk; or
  • is 75 years or older, or 12 years or younger and traveling with a parent or guardian who is a participant in the PreCheck program.

The TSA may provide access to expedited airport security screening to additional passengers through an alternate method upon submission to Congress of an independent assessment of its security effectiveness.

Securing Expedited Screening Act — Informed