United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1165 — Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2011

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.

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Summary

Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office of the Ombudsman, which shall be headed by the Ombudsman of TSA. Requires the individual appointed as Ombudsman to have expertise in: (1) labor and employment relations with federal agencies, and (2) dispute resolution. Directs the Ombudsman to assist TSA employees who have complaints about TSA, including publicizing a toll-free telephone number to report such complaints. Requires the TSA administrator to make publicly available on the TSA Internet site information about the Office of the Ombudsman, including contact information. Requires the Ombudsman to report annually to Congress on actions taken over the preceding year regarding TSA employee complaints. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2014.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 112-270.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  6. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1165 do?
Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office of the Ombudsman, which shall be headed by the Ombudsman of TSA. Requires the individual appointed as Ombudsman to have expertise in: (1) labor and employment relations with federal agencies, and (2) dispute resolution. Directs the Ombudsman to assist TSA employees who have complaints about TSA, including publicizing a toll-free telephone number to report such complaints. Requires the TSA administrator to make publicly available on the TSA Internet site information about the Office of the Ombudsman, including contact information. Requires the Ombudsman to report annually to Congress on actions taken over the preceding year regarding TSA employee complaints. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2014.
Who sponsors HR 1165?
HR 1165 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HR 1165?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1165?
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