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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 18, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Urges the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit lines, as well as school transportation systems, including as provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; (2) continue development of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team program, with particular attention to the application of its training standards and the establishment of a reliable source of domestically-bred canines; and (3) improve upon the success of the Online Learning Center by providing increased person-to-person professional development programs for persons responsible for securing against such attacks on our transportation systems.
Urges TSA to give special attention to school transportation systems by working with school administrators, state and local law enforcement, and other representatives in the school transportation industry to keep children safe from terrorist attack.
People & committees
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5502)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5502)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1150.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5502-5506)
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-716.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-716.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Discharged.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E728)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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