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.
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Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted Via Other Measures
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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
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History
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Mar 22, 2018
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jun 10, 2019
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 12, 2021
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Introduced
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Mar 18, 2021
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Ordered Reported
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Jun 9, 2021
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Passed Senate (House next)
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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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Dec 7, 2021
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Final Bill —
Passed House
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Dec 15, 2021
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Final Bill —
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Dec 27, 2021
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Enacted — Signed by the President
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H.R. 1870 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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