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Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1893| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
John Katko (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to survey its workforce regarding the TSA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must also develop and biennially review a transportation security preparedness plan for addressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases. The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, including an analysis of (1) whether such plan aligns with relevant federal plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and (2) the extent to which the TSA is prepared to implement the plan.

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Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 18, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Mar 18, 2021
Ordered to be Reported.
Apr 30, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Apr 30, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.
Jul 20, 2021
Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 20, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3683-3684; text: CR H3683)
Jul 20, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.
Jul 20, 2021
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.
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1893 are considered vacated.
Jul 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
Jul 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • March 18, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 18, 2021
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • March 18, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported.


  • April 30, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.


  • April 30, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.


  • July 20, 2021
    Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 20, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3683-3684; text: CR H3683)


  • July 20, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.


  • July 20, 2021
    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.


  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1893 are considered vacated.


  • July 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)


  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)


  • July 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee leaveGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1893| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to survey its workforce regarding the TSA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must also develop and biennially review a transportation security preparedness plan for addressing future outbreaks of communicable diseases. The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that contains the results of a study assessing the plan, including an analysis of (1) whether such plan aligns with relevant federal plans and strategies for communicable disease outbreaks, and (2) the extent to which the TSA is prepared to implement the plan.

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 18, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Mar 18, 2021
Ordered to be Reported.
Apr 30, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Apr 30, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.
Jul 20, 2021
Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 20, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3683-3684; text: CR H3683)
Jul 20, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.
Jul 20, 2021
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.
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1893 are considered vacated.
Jul 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)
Jul 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • March 18, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 18, 2021
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • March 18, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported.


  • April 30, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.


  • April 30, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-25.


  • July 20, 2021
    Ms. Barragan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 20, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3683-3684; text: CR H3683)


  • July 20, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.


  • July 20, 2021
    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.


  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1893 are considered vacated.


  • July 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)


  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3719-3720)


  • July 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
John Katko (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

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

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee leaveGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health