H.R. 710 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act
H.R. 710 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act, became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2015, sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-278
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to commence actions to improve its process for vetting individuals with access to secure areas of vessels and maritime facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a comprehensive security assessment of the transportation security card program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 10, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-278. (Dec 16, 2016)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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