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H.R.2539

H.R.2539: Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced May 7, 2019
Latest Major Action June 11, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 11, 2019
Engrossed in House - June 10, 2019
Reported in House - May 30, 2019
Introduced in House - May 7, 2019

Bill Summary

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019 This bill addresses threat information sharing and law enforcement training regarding the enhancement of security for surface transportation assets. (A surface transportation asset includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by a public transportation carrier, railroad carrier, or an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 4 statements associated with H.R.2539.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 11, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 10, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 10, 2019	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243).
June 10, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
June 10, 2019	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
June 10, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2539.
June 10, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
June 10, 2019	Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
June 10, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 13 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H4369)
June 10, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4376)
June 10, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)
May 30, 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
May 30, 2019	Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-93.
May 15, 2019	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 7, 2019	Introduced in the House by Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.)

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