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Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1353| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(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.

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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
Mar 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)
Mar 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 21, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)
Mar 21, 2017
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).
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Mar 21, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 22, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.


  • March 20, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.


  • March 20, 2017
    Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)


  • March 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.


  • March 20, 2017
    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.


  • March 21, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)


  • March 21, 2017
    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).
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  • March 21, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 22, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Aviation and airportsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementTransportation safety and security

Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1353| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
(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.

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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
Mar 20, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)
Mar 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 21, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)
Mar 21, 2017
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).
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Mar 21, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 22, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.


  • March 20, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-44.


  • March 20, 2017
    Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2213; text of measure as introduced: CR H2212)


  • March 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.


  • March 20, 2017
    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.


  • March 21, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2259-2260)


  • March 21, 2017
    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).
    View Vote


  • March 21, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 22, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementTransportation safety and security