HR-2770 : Still Just a Bill

Keeping our Travelers Safe and Secure Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security 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.

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
2015-07-27VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5512-5513)House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2770.House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5499-5501)House floor actions
2015-07-27FloorMr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2015-07-22CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.House floor actions
2015-07-22CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-218.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 by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2015-06-16CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.House committee actions
2015-06-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2015-06-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Department of Homeland Security

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