Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021
This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by bus.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to locations with fusion centers in jurisdictions with high-risk surface transportation assets to enhance the security of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information regarding terrorism and other threats.
The bill also authorizes DHS to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other threats at a surface transportation asset.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3681-3682) | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1870. | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3681-3683) | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended). | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-13 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-12 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-12 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |