United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2200 (111th)
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act
Introduced
30 April 2009
Last action
8 June 2009 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Subjects
Transport, Aviation
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for FY2010 and FY2011. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (TSA), to: (1) report to the appropriate congressional committees on TSA use of a risk-based system for allocating security resources effectively; and (2) include in each TSA procurement contract a requirement that the contractor implement a plan for the award of subcontracts to small businesses. Eliminates the bag match program (under which no checked baggage is placed aboard an aircraft unless the passenger who checked the baggage is aboard the aircraft) as an alternate method of baggage screening where explosive detection equipment is available, unless there are exigent circumstances. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to: (1) make sure that advance notice of a covert test of a transportation security system is not provided to any individual (including any security screener) before completion of the test, with specified exceptions; (2) develop a plan for a system to verify the identity and status of law enforcement officers flying armed; (3) establish in the Federal Air Marshal Service an Office of the Ombudsman; (4) issue security standards for foreign repair stations that perform maintenance on U.S. aircraft; (5) require certain security information sharing procedures for airport Federal Security Directors; and (6) establish in the TSA an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, including air cargo and general aviation security working groups. Directs the Secretary to carry out a general aviation security grant program for projects to improve perimeter, airfield, and terminal security. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to: (1) develop a strategic risk-based plan to improve airport transportation security; (2) carry out a biometrics identifier airport access enhancement demonstration program for individuals with access to secure airport areas; and (3) establish training programs to update transportation security officers on screening procedures and technologies in response to weaknesses identified in covert tests at airports. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on progress made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the advanced passenger prescreening system. Directs the Secretary to develop a strategic plan for the integration of transportation security technologies with high approval or testing results from the DHS Directorate of Science and Technology and the Transportation Security Laboratory. Requires reports to Congress on: (1) deployment of optimal in-line baggage screening solutions and replacement of aging equipment at commercial service airports; (2) TSA use of certain funds to award a contract for installation of explosive detection screening systems or other screening technology at airports; and (3) a review of minimum standards and policies governing federal air marshal rest periods between deployments. Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to establish the Surface Transportation Security Inspection Office. Requires the Secretary to: (1) hire additional inspectors for FY2010 and FY2011; and (2) develop performance measures and a plan to ensure the interoperability of communications among Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) team components. Directs the Secretary to establish a Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee, including a passenger rail and public transportation security working group and a freight rail security working group. Requires reports to Congress on: (1) a human capital plan for surface transportation security personnel; (2) the status of DHS surface transportation security training regulations; and (3) TSA administration of public transportation security assistance grants. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on: (1) international lessons learned for securing passenger rail and public transportation systems; and (2) uniform security background checks under state and federal transportation security programs. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to conduct underwater tunnel and passenger rail security demonstration projects. Directs the Secretary to: (1) increase the number of explosives detection canine teams certified by the TSA for transportation-related security; and (2) expand the use of canine teams to detect vapor wave trails in public transportation security environments. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring an individual to hold a transportation security card, or be accompanied by another individual who holds such a card, if he or she: (1) has been issued a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document; (2) is not allowed unescorted access to a secure area of a vessel or facility; and (3) is engaged in the operation of a live animal-propelled vessel.
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Timeline
30 April 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 May 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Source: Committee
6 May 2009
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
6 May 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 May 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
14 May 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
19 May 2009
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
Source: Calendars
19 May 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-123.
Source: Committee
19 May 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-123.
Source: Committee
21 May 2009
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 474 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 474 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2200.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 397 - 25 (Roll no. 307).
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 397 - 25 (Roll no. 307).
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Passed
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
Mr. King (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security. (consideration: CR H6213-6215; text: CR H6213-6214)
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6213)
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H6183-6193)
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2200.
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 474. (consideration: CR H6170-6216)
Source: Floor
4 June 2009
Passed
Rule H. Res. 474 passed House.
Source: Floor
8 June 2009
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 8 June 2009 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 4 June 2009 · Download file
- Reported in House · 19 May 2009 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 April 2009 · Download file
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2200) to authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-127 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop and implement an expedited security screening program for members of the Armed Forces traveling on official orders while in uniform through commercial airports. Additionally, family members would be eligible to accompany the servicemembers through the expedited screening process onto the concourse.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-127 to clarify which aviation facilities qualify for general aviation security grants, including helicopter operators and heliports, establishes a plan and implements a program for screening air passengers with metal implants, improves transportation security assistance, studies the creation of new transportation security positions at TSA, and has a GAO review of other transportation security functions at TSA.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-127 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on a review to be conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for preferred and alternative methods of having the airports in U.S. territories comply with TSA security regulations. The report would also address the cost differences and financing opportunities for such airports to fully comply with the TSA regulations.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-127 to prevent earmarking in a new grant program established in the bill, and would clarify that Congress presumes that grants awarded through that program will be awarded on a risk-based competitive basis, and if they are not, require the Assistant Secretary to submit a report to Congress explaining the reason.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-127 to require the TSA, within 6 months of enactment, to submit a report to Congress on complaints and claims received by the TSA for loss of property with respect to passenger baggage screened by the TSA.
- amends ← An amendment to secure aviation from extreme terrorist threats.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 111-127 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect public comments from transit agencies to determine the extent to which current allowable uses of grant funds under the Transit Security Grant Program are sufficient to address security improvement priorities identified by transit agencies. Where security improvement priorities identified by local transit agencies are not met by the regulations implementing the grant program, the Secretary will report to Congress on how such regulations should be changed to accommodate them or why these are not appropriate priorities.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-127 to reimburse airports for eligible costs incurred before August 3, 2007, that were previously reimbursed at 90% of such costs. The Secretary would reimburse such airports an amount equal to the difference for such eligible costs.
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Sources
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