Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1893
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee leave
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-12
text: 

Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021 

 
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to survey its workforce regarding the TSA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must also develop and biennially review a transportation security preparedness plan for addressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases.
 
The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, including an analysis of (1) whether such plan aligns with relevant federal plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and (2) the extent to which the TSA is prepared to implement the plan.

action_date: 2021-04-30
text: 

Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021 

 
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to survey its workforce regarding the TSA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must also develop and biennially review a transportation security preparedness plan for addressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases.
 
The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, including an analysis of (1) whether such plan aligns with relevant federal plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and (2) the extent to which the TSA is prepared to implement the plan.

action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 

Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021 

 
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to survey its workforce regarding the TSA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must also develop and biennially review a transportation security preparedness plan for addressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases.
 
The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, including an analysis of (1) whether such plan aligns with relevant federal plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and (2) the extent to which the TSA is prepared to implement the plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1893 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-07-20
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: 2021-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3683-3684; text: CR H3683)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-04-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
action_date: 2021-04-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.
action_date: 2021-04-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
action_date: 2021-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2021-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-12
text: Introduced in House