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Introduced
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of local transportation security capabilities by assigning certain officers and intelligence analysts to State, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdic- tions with a high-risk surface transportation asset and improving the timely sharing of information regarding threats of terrorism and other threats, including targeted violence, and for other purposes. .EH NODE
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021, aims to prioritize the assignment of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis officers and analysts to locations with high-risk surface transportation assets (such as public transportation, railroads, and bus terminals) in order to enhance the security of these assets and improve the timely sharing of information regarding threats of terrorism and other targeted violence. The bill also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to such threats at surface transportation assets.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/21/2021)
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