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TSA OPEN for Business Act

USA115th CongressHR-6459| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2018
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (4)
John Katko (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act or the TSA OPEN for Business Act . (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace that the TSA relies upon to acquire security screening technologies, including by increased participation of small business innovators. The bill specifies the content of such strategy. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the strategy and the extent to which it has resulted in increased participation of small business innovators and the diversification of the marketplace.

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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 4, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Sep 4, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-916.
Sep 4, 2018
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 4, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7789-7791)
Sep 4, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6459.
Sep 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7789-7790)
Sep 4, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7789-7790)
Sep 4, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 4, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.


  • September 4, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-916.


  • September 4, 2018
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 4, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7789-7791)


  • September 4, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6459.


  • September 4, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7789-7790)


  • September 4, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7789-7790)


  • September 4, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 5, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAviation and airportsCongressional oversightHomeland securityMinority and disadvantaged businessesProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSmall businessTransportation safety and security

TSA OPEN for Business Act

USA115th CongressHR-6459| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2018
TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act or the TSA OPEN for Business Act . (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace that the TSA relies upon to acquire security screening technologies, including by increased participation of small business innovators. The bill specifies the content of such strategy. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the strategy and the extent to which it has resulted in increased participation of small business innovators and the diversification of the marketplace.

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 4, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Sep 4, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-916.
Sep 4, 2018
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 4, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7789-7791)
Sep 4, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6459.
Sep 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7789-7790)
Sep 4, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7789-7790)
Sep 4, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 4, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.


  • September 4, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-916.


  • September 4, 2018
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 4, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7789-7791)


  • September 4, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6459.


  • September 4, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7789-7790)


  • September 4, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7789-7790)


  • September 4, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 5, 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 (4)
John Katko (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)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
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAviation and airportsCongressional oversightHomeland securityMinority and disadvantaged businessesProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSmall businessTransportation safety and security