HR-2750 : Still Just a Bill

Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with DHS and the Interagency Policy Committee of the Office of the President to determine whether TSA should receive additional Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment data or other terrorism related category codes to assist in its credential vetting program for individuals with access to sensitive areas of airports.

The TSA shall:

  • issue guidance for Transportation Security Inspectors to review annually airport badging office procedures for applicants seeking access to sensitive airport areas, including a comprehensive review of applicants' Criminal History Records Check and work authorization documentation during the course of an inspection;
  • coordinate with DHS to conduct a Rap Back Service pilot program to determine the feasibility of its implementation across eligible TSA-regulated populations;
  • issue guidance to airports requiring that all federalized airport badging authorities place an expiration date on airport credentials commensurate to the time which an individual is lawfully authorized to work in the United States; and
  • review the denial of credentials due to an applicants's lawful status in order to identify airports with specific weaknesses and coordinate with them to address such weaknesses.

The TSA shall coordinate with DHS and consult with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct a pilot program of the Rap Back Service to determine the feasibility of its full implementation across eligible TSA-regulated populations. (The FBI Rap Back Service provides authorized agencies with notification of criminal, and, in limited cases, civil activity of individuals that occurs after the initial processing and retention of criminal or civil transactions.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-07-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2015-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5497-5498)House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2750.House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5497-5499)House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorMr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2015-07-27CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.House floor actions
2015-07-27CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-227.House floor actions
2015-06-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2015-06-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-16CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2015-06-16CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.House committee actions
2015-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2015-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security

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