H.R. 6587 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act
H.R. 6587 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 3, 2022, sponsored by Lance Gooden with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act or the SECURE Flights Act This bill prohibits the use of warrants and other documents issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as proof of identification at airport security checkpoints unless the individual is leaving the United States pursuant to immigration laws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lance Gooden (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. (Feb 4, 2022)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 1318: Alaska Tourism Restoration Act
- H.R. 5434: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021
- H.R. 5763: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021
- H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- S. 3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
- H.R. 468: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
- S. 516: Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
- S. 3662: Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
- H.R. 7181: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
- H.R. 1082: Sami's Law
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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