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 jurisdictions 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.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed House (Senate next) on Jul 20, 2021
This bill passed in the House on July 20, 2021 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
1 Cosponsor (1 Democrat)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Barragn Bill to Protect Local Transportation Systems Passes House”
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Rep. Nanette Barragán [D-CA44]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 20, 2021
“House Advances Homeland Security Bills to Enhance Cybersecurity & U.S. Economic Security”
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Rep. John Katko [R-NY24]
on Jul 21, 2021
“the daily leader: tuesday, july 20, 2021”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Jul 19, 2021
History
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Mar 22, 2018
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Jun 10, 2019
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Mar 12, 2021
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Mar 18, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
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On House Schedule
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Jul 16, 2021
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Text Published
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Jul 20, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
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H.R. 1870 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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