Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
Latest action · Mar 22, 2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed HouseMar 21, 2017
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially):
- an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and
- a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology.
The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted.
The TSA shall:
- report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and
- notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 178 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed414–2 | Mar 21, 2017 |
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 2, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Original | Mar 2, 2017 |
| R-NY | John Katko | Original | Mar 2, 2017 |
| D-MA | William R. Keating | Original | Mar 2, 2017 |
Actions 15
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 22, 2017Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mar 21, 2017Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)
- Mar 21, 2017Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 21, 2017On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 178).
- Mar 21, 2017Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 178).
- Mar 20, 2017At 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.
- Mar 20, 2017Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)
- Mar 20, 2017DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
- Mar 20, 2017Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Mar 20, 2017Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
- Mar 20, 2017Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.
- Mar 8, 2017Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Mar 8, 2017Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Mar 2, 2017Introduced in House
- Mar 2, 2017Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 22, 2017Referred in Senate
- Mar 21, 2017Engrossed in House
- Mar 20, 2017Reported in House
- Mar 2, 2017Introduced in House
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