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SECURE Flights Act

USA118th CongressHR-1703| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Barry Moore (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act or the SECURE Flights Act This bill prohibits the use of certain warrants and other documents issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as proof of identification at airport security checkpoints. If an individual uses a prohibited document as proof of identification, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must inform ICE, CBP, and local law enforcement to determine whether the individual is in violation of any term of release from custody of the agency. An individual who is in violation may not be permitted to enter a sterile area (e.g., the boarding area) unless the individual (1) is being removed or deported from the United States, or (2) presents a covered valid and unexpired identification document. Examples of covered identification documents include a U.S. passport, a biometrically secure card issued by a DHS trusted or registered traveler program, a state-issued enhanced driver's license, and an employment authorization document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Further, prior to authorizing entry into a sterile area, the TSA must collect biometric information from an individual who (1) does not present a covered identification document, and (2) the TSA cannot verify is a U.S. national. The TSA must submit the information to the national Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6587
SECURE Flights Act
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-918
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6587
    SECURE Flights Act


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-918
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-2824: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2794: Border Reinforcement Act of 2023
  • S 118-918: SECURE Flights Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2: Secure the Border Act of 2023
Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and procedures

SECURE Flights Act

USA118th CongressHR-1703| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act or the SECURE Flights Act This bill prohibits the use of certain warrants and other documents issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as proof of identification at airport security checkpoints. If an individual uses a prohibited document as proof of identification, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must inform ICE, CBP, and local law enforcement to determine whether the individual is in violation of any term of release from custody of the agency. An individual who is in violation may not be permitted to enter a sterile area (e.g., the boarding area) unless the individual (1) is being removed or deported from the United States, or (2) presents a covered valid and unexpired identification document. Examples of covered identification documents include a U.S. passport, a biometrically secure card issued by a DHS trusted or registered traveler program, a state-issued enhanced driver's license, and an employment authorization document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Further, prior to authorizing entry into a sterile area, the TSA must collect biometric information from an individual who (1) does not present a covered identification document, and (2) the TSA cannot verify is a U.S. national. The TSA must submit the information to the national Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6587
SECURE Flights Act
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-918
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6587
    SECURE Flights Act


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-918
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Barry Moore (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-2824: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2794: Border Reinforcement Act of 2023
  • S 118-918: SECURE Flights Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and procedures