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H.R. 5131 (115th)

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018

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Introduced

27 February 2018

Last action

22 March 2018 · Passed

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

Subjects

Transport

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 This bill establishes programs and reporting requirements to identify risks to facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide surface transportation. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to: develop risk-based priorities informed by an analysis of terrorist and cyber attack scenarios, submit to Congress a feasibility assessment of employing new technologies to enhance surface transportation security, disseminate best practices to protect against the threat of a vehicle-based terrorist attack, and report on threats to transportation security posed by the use of security technologies developed or produced by firms owned or closely linked to foreign governments known to pose a threat. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate the extent to which the 2016 Biennial National Strategy for Transportation Security is reflected in federal transportation security programs. The bill authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a task force to identify and develop an innovative technology to enhance transportation security. The TSA must also submit to Congress a strategy to guide operations of surface transportation security inspectors.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 2018

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 March 2018

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 March 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 March 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1669-1671; text: CR H1669-1670)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 March 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 March 2018

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 19 March 2018

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-602.

    Source: Committee

  12. 19 March 2018

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-602.

    Source: Committee

  13. 22 March 2018

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 5 (Roll no. 126).

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 March 2018

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 5 (Roll no. 126).

    Source: Floor

  15. 22 March 2018

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1768-1769)

    Source: Floor

  16. 22 March 2018

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 22 March 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

22 March 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 409 · No 5 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 15

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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