Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act

Bill: 114-hr-3350
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2015-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Radiation
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: 

Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis, to conduct a terrorism threat assessment of the transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials through U.S. land borders and within the United States.
 
The Under Secretary shall disseminate such assessment to federal partners, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, and state and local partners, including the National Network of Fusion Centers.

action_date: 2015-10-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 

Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act

 
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis, to conduct a terrorism threat assessment of the transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials through U.S. land borders and within the United States.
 
The Under Secretary shall disseminate such assessment to federal partners, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, and state and local partners, including the National Network of Fusion Centers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 551). (text: CR H6989)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 551).(text: CR H6989)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7010-7011)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: At 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.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3350.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6989-6991)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-296.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-296.
action_date: 2015-09-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2015-09-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-09-17
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2015-09-17
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Introduced in House