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Introduced
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
In Committee
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Crossed Over
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the assignment of officers and intelligence analysts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security of such asset. A "surface transportation asset" includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by: (1) a public transportation agency, (2) a railroad carrier, (3) an owner or operator of bus services or a bus terminal, or (4) other facilities as determined by DHS. Officers and intelligence analysts assigned to locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers shall participate in the generation and dissemination of transportation security intelligence products, with an emphasis on terrorist and other threats to surface transportation assets that: (1) assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources; (2) promote more consistent and timely sharing of threat information among jurisdictions; and (3) enhance DHS's situational awareness of such terrorist and other threats. (Sec. 4) The TSA shall: (1) make available to public and private sector stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism, serious incidents, and other purposes; and (2) report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on operations centers at transportation facilities at which the TSA has a presence. (Sec. 5) DHS, may develop, through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other serious incidents at a surface transportation asset.
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2018, aims to enhance the security of surface transportation assets such as public transportation, railroads, and bus terminals. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is directed to prioritize the assignment of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis officers and analysts to high-risk surface transportation asset locations with participating state, local, and regional fusion centers. This is to improve the timely sharing of classified information on terrorist and other threats.
2. The TSA is required to develop a framework for establishing integrated and unified operations centers at transportation facilities to promote coordination in responding to terrorism, serious incidents, and other purposes.
3. The DHS may develop, through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, a training program to enhance the protection, preparedness, and response capabilities of law enforcement agencies with respect to terrorism and other serious incidents at surface transportation assets.
The bill aims to enhance information sharing, coordination, and training to improve the security of critical transportation infrastructure across the country.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/22/2018)
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