H.R. 720 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
H.R. 720 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2015, sponsored by John Katko with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- 7
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-50
What it does
Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) conduct outreach to all U.S. airports at which the TSA performs, or oversees the implementation and performance of, security measures; and (2) give necessary technical assistance to verify that such airports have in place individualized working plans for responding to s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Katko (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 10, 2015
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentSep 17, 2015
- Became lawSep 24, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-50. (Sep 24, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 10, 2015 · Passed411–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015House · Feb 10, 2015
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- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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