Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5089
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2018-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Motor carriers
Public transit
Public-private cooperation
Railroads
Roads and highways
Terrorism
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: 

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_date: 2018-03-19
text: 

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_date: 2018-03-22
text: 

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018

 
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A &quot;surface transportation asset&quot; includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by: (1) a public transportation agency, (2) a railroad carrier, (3) an owner or operator of bus services or a bus terminal, or (4) other facilities as determined by DHS. 
 
 Officers and intelligence analysts assigned to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers shall participate in the generation and dissemination of transportation security intelligence products, with an emphasis on terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets that: (1) assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources; (2) promote more consistent and timely sharing of threat information among jurisdictions; and (3) enhance DHS's situational awareness of such terrorist and other threats.
 
(Sec. 4) The TSA shall: (1) make available to public and private sector stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism, serious incidents, and other purposes; and (2) report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on operations centers at transportation facilities at which the TSA has a presence. 
 
(Sec. 5) DHS, may develop, through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other serious incidents at a surface transportation asset.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: On 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).
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On 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).
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2028-2029)
action_date: 2018-03-19
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: 2018-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5089.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1673-1675; text: CR H1673)
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Mr. Bacon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-604.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-604.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.
action_date: 2018-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Introduced in House