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• Latest Action: Oct 12, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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• Committee Assignment: House Homeland Security

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

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• Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall certify to Congress that automated targeting recognition software is installed on all advanced imaging technology machines that are currently deployed in commercial airports for passenger screening and for any and all subsequent deployments of advanced imaging technology machines. (3 comments, Link )

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• ‘(f) Security Screening of Children- (2 comments, Link )

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• ‘Whoever, except with the written permission of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Security (or the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service for issues involving the Federal Air Marshal Service), knowingly uses the words ‘Transportation Security Administration’, ‘United States Transportation Security Administration’, ‘Federal Air Marshal Service’, ‘United States Federal Air Marshal Service’, ‘Federal Air Marshals’, the initials ‘T.S.A.’, ‘F.A.M.S.’, ‘F.A.M.’, or any colorable imitation of such words or initials, or the likeness of a Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service badge, logo, or insignia on any item of apparel, in connection with any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, software, or other publication, or with any play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production, in a matter that is reasonably calculated to convey the impression that the wearer of the item of apparel is acting pursuant to the legal authority of the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service, or to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, software, or other publication, or such play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production, is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service;’. (1 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘Whoever, except with the written permission of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Security (or the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service for issues involving the Federal Air Marshal Service), knowingly uses the words ‘Transportation Security Administration’, ‘United States Transportation Security Administration’, ‘Federal Air Marshal Service’, ‘United States Federal Air Marshal Service’, ‘Federal Air Marshals’, the initials ‘T.S.A.’, ‘F.A.M.S.’, ‘F.A.M.’, or any colorable imitation of such words or initials, or the likeness of a Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service badge, logo, or insignia on any item of apparel, in connection with any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, software, or other publication, or with any play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production, in a matter that is reasonably calculated to convey the impression that the wearer of the item of apparel is acting pursuant to the legal authority of the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service, or to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, software, or other publication, or such play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production, is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Air Marshal Service;’.",
• HR 3011 IH (1 comments, Link )

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• Section 1303 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1112) is amended-- (1 comments, Link )

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• Loveland 912 Project Action List - What to - July 26, 2012 by admin - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act-HR 3011-among other things, makes it criminal to satirize, criticize or make fun of the TSA. Telephone, fax and/or write to your Representative to oppose this bill.

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  As noted by admin on July 26, 2012, "Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act-HR 3011-among other things, makes it criminal to satirize, criticize or make fun of the TSA. Telephone, fax and/or write to your Representative to oppose this bill." (/url?q=http://www.rightturncolorado.org/loveland-912-project-action-list-what-to/&sa=U&ei=3egSUOrgO6bz0gH0ioGACw&ved=0CCQQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNHTYqAiMtDCb-xHYu51LVL0T9F0tw)
• Loveland 912 Project Action List - What to - July 25, 2012 by admin - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act-HR 3011-among other things, makes it criminal to satirize, criticize or make fun of the TSA. Telephone, fax and/or write to your Representative to oppose this bill.

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  As noted by admin on July 25, 2012, "Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act-HR 3011-among other things, makes it criminal to satirize, criticize or make fun of the TSA. Telephone, fax and/or write to your Representative to oppose this bill." (/url?q=http://www.rightturncolorado.org/loveland-912-project-action-list-what-to/&sa=U&ei=dpERUO_7Nqer6QGj8IG4BQ&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFMm1W4lXu8Irx8ENA6nhWpv2MTjg)
• Dog Law Reporter: Some Bills before Congress Will Help Dogs ... - May 08, 2012 by John Ensminger - H.R. 3011, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011, has provisions regarding explosive detection canine teams for aviation and air cargo security. The bill provides that the Assistant Secretary of ...

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  As noted by John Ensminger on May 08, 2012, "H.R. 3011, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011, has provisions regarding explosive detection canine teams for aviation and air cargo security. The bill provides that the Assistant Secretary of ..." (/url?q=http://doglawreporter.blogspot.com/2012/05/some-bills-before-congress-will-help.html&sa=U&ei=_XvGT9_MOIni2AXk4pXKAQ&ved=0CEwQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNExw6TuhN8kKLVE-UiA1tOn1xPKyw)

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• CRS Analysis: Pipelines Remain Vulnerable - February 22, 2012 by HSToday - The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (H.R. 3011) would mandate a study regarding the relative roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the DOT with respect to pipeline security.

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  As noted by HSToday on February 22, 2012, "The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (H.R. 3011) would mandate a study regarding the relative roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the DOT with respect to pipeline security." (http://www.hstoday.us/industry-news/general/single-article/crs-analysis-pipelines-remain-vulnerable/2d774b3bcc71f26d234a2c1823584b0b.html)
• CRS Analysis: Pipelines Remain Vulnerable - February 21, 2012 by HSToday - The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (H.R. 3011) would mandate a study regarding the relative roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the DOT with respect to pipeline security.

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  As noted by HSToday on February 21, 2012, "The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (H.R. 3011) would mandate a study regarding the relative roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the DOT with respect to pipeline security." (http://www.hstoday.us/briefings/today-s-news-analysis/single-article/crs-analysis-pipelines-remain-vulnerable/2d774b3bcc71f26d234a2c1823584b0b.html)
• This Is No Joke - October 15, 2011 by WHTC (blog) - Kurt Nimmo writes on infowars.com that "on September 22, 2011, HR 3011 was introduced in the House. It is entitled the “Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011” and it contains some curious language. ...

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  As noted by WHTC (blog) on October 15, 2011, " Kurt Nimmo writes on infowars.com that "on September 22, 2011, HR 3011 was introduced in the House. It is entitled the “Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011” and it contains some curious language. ... " (http://whtc.com/blogs/post/rkingman/2011/oct/15/no-joke/)