S. 1990 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
S. 1990 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Dec 14, 2011, sponsored by Joseph I. Lieberman with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Amends the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act when carrying out certain personnel decisions with respect to the employment of air transportation passenger and property screeners.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8604) (Dec 14, 2011)
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- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
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- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
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