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Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

USA116th CongressHR-1313| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2020
Peter T. King

Peter T. King

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Donald M. Payne (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds. Additionally, the bill allows such grants provided for operational purposes to be used to backfill positions when employees attend security training. Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months. The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-549
Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
May 14, 2019
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3756-3758)
May 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.
May 14, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3756-3757)
May 14, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3756-3757)
May 14, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 22, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 14, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.
Dec 14, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-549
    Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act


  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.


  • May 14, 2019
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3756-3758)


  • May 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.


  • May 14, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3756-3757)


  • May 14, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3756-3757)


  • May 14, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 22, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 14, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.


  • December 14, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.

Transportation and Public Works

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic transitTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act

USA116th CongressHR-1313| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2020
Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act This bill establishes periods of performance for the use of public transportation security assistance grant funds. Additionally, the bill allows such grants provided for operational purposes to be used to backfill positions when employees attend security training. Funds provided pursuant to such a grant for a specified authorized use, including for tunnel protection systems and surveillance equipment, shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for at least 36 months. However, any such funds used for security improvements for public transportation systems or security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including those owned by state or local governments, shall remain available for at least 55 months. The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a review of the public transportation security assistance grant program, including an assessment of the manner in which projects under the program address threats to public transportation infrastructure.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-549
Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
May 14, 2019
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3756-3758)
May 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.
May 14, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3756-3757)
May 14, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3756-3757)
May 14, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 22, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 14, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.
Dec 14, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-549
    Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act


  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.


  • May 14, 2019
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3756-3758)


  • May 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.


  • May 14, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3756-3757)


  • May 14, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3756-3757)


  • May 14, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 22, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 14, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-323.


  • December 14, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
Peter T. King

Peter T. King

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Donald M. Payne (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic transitTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security