Latest action · Mar 22, 2017Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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IntroducedMar 2, 2017
Passed HouseMar 21, 2017
Passed SenateNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
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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
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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, 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 21, 2017Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2017Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.
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Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18--To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof.
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the page H1530.
Printed hearings 1
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Official Title as Introduced
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain additional information to be submitted to Congress regarding the strategic 5-year technology investment plan of the Transportation Security Administration.
Short Titles as Introduced
Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
Short Titles as Reported to House
Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
Short Titles as Passed House
Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
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