HR-5089 : Still Just a Bill


Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

This bill sets forth provisions to improve information sharing, promote coordination, and enhance capabilities of law enforcement agencies in responding to terrorism and other serious incidents at transportation facilities, such as bus terminals or rail stations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2018-03-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-03-22VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 129).House floor actions
2018-03-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2028-2029)House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorAt 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
2018-03-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5089.House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1673-1675; text: CR H1673)House floor actions
2018-03-19FloorMr. Bacon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-03-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.House floor actions
2018-03-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-604.House floor actions
2018-03-07CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2018-03-07CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-03-07CommitteeSubcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.House committee actions
2018-03-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.House committee actions
2018-02-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2018-02-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Motor carriers
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Roads and highways
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

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