Open Congress : Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.3678 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3093 General Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2009

2009-06-26T00:00:00Z

To require the Transportation Security Administration to engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for the purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3023 Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009

2009-06-24T00:00:00Z

To provide for the safety of United States aviation and the suppression of terrorism.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2870 Securing Cabin Baggage Act

2009-06-15T00:00:00Z

To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at the Naval Air Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

2009-05-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at the Naval Air Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2464 COVERT Act of 2009

2009-05-18T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit advance notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures for the purpose of enhancing transportation security at airports, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2335 To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a program to ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation.

2009-05-07T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a program to ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2200 Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to Truckers Act of 2009

2009-04-30T00:00:00Z

To authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2216 To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Incorporated, and for other purposes.

2009-04-30T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Incorporated, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2027 Aircraft Passenger Whole-Body Imaging Limitations Act of 2009

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish limitations on the use of whole-body imaging technology for aircraft passenger screening, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.261 Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6606 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes.

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6246 To require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies to expedite and enhance the security, screening, and processing of international travelers at United States borders, including United States citizens and lawful permanent residents, who enter and exit the United States, and for other purposes.

2008-06-11T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies to expedite and enhance the security, screening, and processing of international travelers at United States borders, including United States citizens and lawful permanent residents, who enter and exit the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6247 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and acquire new technologies to inspect and screen air cargo on passenger aircraft to ensure transportation security, and for other purposes.

2008-06-11T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and acquire new technologies to inspect and screen air cargo on passenger aircraft to ensure transportation security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5915 SAFE Truckers Act of 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a transportation security card from the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1150 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5909 Catching Operational Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing Act of 2008

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

To amend the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to prohibit advance notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures for the purpose of enhancing transportation security at airports, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4888 To allow the Department of Homeland Security to grant a waiver or exception from certain airspace restrictions.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To allow the Department of Homeland Security to grant a waiver or exception from certain airspace restrictions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4749 National Bombing Prevention Act of 2008

2007-12-17T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4177 Airport Security Enhancement Act of 2007

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to designate Federal special security zones at airports, and for other purposes.