United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 28 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation, (2) continue development of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team program, 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 our surface transportation systems against such attacks.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 28 do?
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation, (2) continue development of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team program, 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 our surface transportation systems against such attacks.
Who sponsors HRES 28?
HRES 28 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HRES 28?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 HRES 28?
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