HR 2539
116th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Criminal justice information and records
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Motor carriers
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019
Introduced: May 7, 2019
Introduced by:
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
Democratic
· California
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In committee
Reported out
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Became law
Jun 11, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 10, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H4369)
Jun 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H4369)
Jun 10, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4376)
Jun 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2019
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.
Jun 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2539.
Jun 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)
Jun 10, 2019
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
May 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-93.
May 15, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | House · vote #243 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 384–13 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019
This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.)
Specifically, the bill
- directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorist and other threats; and
- authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorist and other threats at a surface transportation asset.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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