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Introduced
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
In Committee
06/06/2018
06/06/2018
Crossed Over
06/26/2018
06/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities (including facilities that are surface transportation assets). (Sec. 4) DHS shall: (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets, (2) provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators of surface transportation assets, and (3) publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities. (Sec. 5) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall submit to specified congressional committees a review of regulations, directives, policies, and procedures issued by the TSA regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a working group to promote collaboration between DHS and public and private sector stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities, including surface transportation assets. The bill also requires DHS to inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance, provide such assistance to requesting owners and operators, and publish best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities. Additionally, the bill requires the Transportation Security Administration to review and potentially modify regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the transportation of firearms and ammunition.
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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/26/2018)
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