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Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-4176| House 
| Updated: 3/20/2018
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) establish an air cargo security division, (2) submit to Congress a feasibility study regarding the use of computed tomography technology for the screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation, interstate air transportation, or interstate air commerce; (3) initiate a two-year pilot program to achieve enhanced air cargo security screening outcomes through the use of new or emerging screening technologies, such as computed tomography technology; and (4) report to Congress on actions to improve the Certified Cargo Screening Program. (Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must review the TSA's screening processes and procedures for air cargo entering the United States and assess its risk-based strategy for examining such cargo. (Sec. 6) The TSA must request the Air Cargo Subcommittee of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and security assessment of the known shipper program and recommend whether the program should be modified or eliminated in light of the full implementation of required 100% screening of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft.

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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 31, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1467-1468)
Nov 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Mar 7, 2018
Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.
Mar 7, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 19, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Mar 19, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.
Mar 19, 2018
Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)
Mar 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4176.
Mar 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1663-1664)
Mar 19, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
Mar 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 31, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1467-1468)


  • November 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.


  • March 7, 2018
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.


  • March 7, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 7, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 19, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.


  • March 19, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.


  • March 19, 2018
    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)


  • March 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4176.


  • March 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1663-1664)


  • March 19, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)


  • March 19, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  • HR 115-4467: Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2018
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Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-4176| House 
| Updated: 3/20/2018
Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) establish an air cargo security division, (2) submit to Congress a feasibility study regarding the use of computed tomography technology for the screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation, interstate air transportation, or interstate air commerce; (3) initiate a two-year pilot program to achieve enhanced air cargo security screening outcomes through the use of new or emerging screening technologies, such as computed tomography technology; and (4) report to Congress on actions to improve the Certified Cargo Screening Program. (Sec. 5) The Government Accountability Office must review the TSA's screening processes and procedures for air cargo entering the United States and assess its risk-based strategy for examining such cargo. (Sec. 6) The TSA must request the Air Cargo Subcommittee of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and security assessment of the known shipper program and recommend whether the program should be modified or eliminated in light of the full implementation of required 100% screening of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft.

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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 31, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1467-1468)
Nov 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Mar 7, 2018
Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.
Mar 7, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 19, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Mar 19, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.
Mar 19, 2018
Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)
Mar 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4176.
Mar 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1663-1664)
Mar 19, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
Mar 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 31, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1467-1468)


  • November 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.


  • March 7, 2018
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Discharged.


  • March 7, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 7, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 19, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.


  • March 19, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-605.


  • March 19, 2018
    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)


  • March 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4176.


  • March 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1663-1664)


  • March 19, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)


  • March 19, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 20, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 115-3144: A bill to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4467: Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMammalsService animalsTransportation safety and security