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H.R. 1893

Referred to Committee

Transportation Security Preparedness Act of 2021

Introduced 3/12/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

7/21/2021 • Senate

Summary

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.

Passed House • 7/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (7)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Democrat • NJ-12

Sponsored 3/12/2021

Cosponsors (6)

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Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]

R-FL-26

Joined 3/12/2021

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Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

D-MS-2

Joined 3/12/2021

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

R-NY-24

Joined 3/12/2021

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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

D-HI-1

Joined 3/18/2021

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Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]

D-VA-2

Joined 3/26/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 12, 2021

Committee Review

March 18, 2021

Ordered to be Reported.

Floor Debate

July 20, 2021

Passed Chamber

July 20, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate7/21/2021
Engrossed in House7/20/2021
Reported in House4/30/2021
Introduced in House3/12/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors6