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HR 2770 114th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Aviation and airports Department of Homeland Security Government studies and investigations Public contracts and procurement Transportation employees Transportation safety and security

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

Introduced: July 13, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 28, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 469). (text: CR H5499-5500)
Jul 27, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5512-5513)
Jul 27, 2015
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.
Jul 27, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2770.
Jul 27, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5499-5501)
Jul 27, 2015
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Jul 22, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-218.
Jun 25, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jun 16, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Jun 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 15, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 27, 2015 House · vote #469 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 380–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports.

The maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports shall include penalties for noncompliance whenever preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications.

(Sec. 4) The DHS Inspector General shall assess implementation of the requirements of this Act, as well as the utilization of TSA equipment maintenance technicians, and make recommendations for training TSA personnel, equipment maintenance technicians, and other airport personnel.

What's happening now July 28, 2015

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6381 Related bill DHS Reform and Improvement Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
Donovan, Daniel
· Jul 13, 2015
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 16, 2015
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 15, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2770: Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-2770/
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"H.R. 2770: Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-2770/.
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H.R. 2770, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-2770/.
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