HR-2132 : Still Just a Bill

Traveler Redress Improvement Act of 2017

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure the availability of the Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) redress process to adjudicate inquiries for individuals who:

  • are U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence,
  • have filed an inquiry with DHS TRIP after receiving enhanced screening at an airport security checkpoint more than three times in a 60-day period, and
  • believe they have been wrongly identified as being a threat to aviation security.

TSA shall review and update the Privacy Impact Assessment for the Secure Flight programs for accuracy and make such assessment available to the public on TSA's website.

TSA shall also review its intelligence-based screening rules, notify specified federal agencies of any rule changes, and ensure such rules are incorporated in the risk analysis conducted during the Federal Air Marshal mission scheduling process.

The Government Accountability Office shall:

  • study the effectiveness of such rules in identifying and mitigating potential threats to aviation security; and
  • examine coordination between the TSA, DHS, and other relevant partners relating to changing, updating, implementing, or suspending such rules as necessary.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-06-20FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4975)House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2132.House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4975-4976)House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorMr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2017-05-03CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2017-05-03CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-04-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2017-04-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Right of privacy
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Department of Homeland Security

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