H.R. 1703 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act
H.R. 1703 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act, was introduced on Mar 22, 2023, sponsored by Lance Gooden with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- 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 certain warrants and other documents issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as proof of identification at airport security checkpoints.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
SECURE Flights Act
Sponsor
Lance Gooden (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. (Mar 22, 2023)
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