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

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 Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to 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.R.5909 COVERT 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.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.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.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4179 FAST Redress Act of 2008

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3531 Accountability in Enforcing Immigration Laws Act of 2007

2007-09-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the interior enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3305 Anti-Terrorism Act of 2007

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

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

Bill Introduced: H.R.2663 To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to extend a requirement for the prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the United States.

2007-06-11T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to extend a requirement for the prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2603 High Threat Helicopter Flight Area Act

2007-06-06T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate high threat helicopter flight areas and to provide special rules for screening of passengers and property to be transported on passenger helicopters operating to or from such areas and for helicopters flights in such areas, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1981 To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation.

2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1756 NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

To prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border until certain conditions are met to ensure the safety of such operations.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1690 Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

To improve airport screening and security.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1530 Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2007

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

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 requriements 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.1413 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports, and for other purposes.

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1269 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007

2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

To improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus systems in the United States, and for other purposes.