HR-6461 : Still Just a Bill

TSA National Deployment Force Act

This bill establishes within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) a National Deployment Office to: (1) maintain a National Deployment Force to provide the TSA with rapid and efficient response capabilities and augment homeland security operations to mitigate and reduce risk, (2) educate transportation security officers on how to participate in the force, (3) recruit and train officers to serve on the force, and (4) approve one-year appointments for officers to serve on the force.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-09-05IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2018-09-04FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-09-04FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7809)House floor actions
2018-09-04FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6461.House floor actions
2018-09-04FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7809-7810)House floor actions
2018-09-04FloorMr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-09-04CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.House floor actions
2018-09-04CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-917.House floor actions
2018-07-24CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2018-07-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-07-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2018-07-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Natural disasters
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security

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