United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 156 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should delay implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List that do not enhance the protection of passengers, and for other purposes.

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

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Summary

Disapproves of the decision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to modify the Prohibited Items List, set to take effect on April 25, 2013, that would allow passengers to bring small knives in their carry-on baggage. Calls for TSA to delay implementation of those changes until it conducts a formal engagement process involving all affected stakeholders and has meaningful consultations with affected air travel industry stakeholders, including flight attendants.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 156 do?
Disapproves of the decision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to modify the Prohibited Items List, set to take effect on April 25, 2013, that would allow passengers to bring small knives in their carry-on baggage. Calls for TSA to delay implementation of those changes until it conducts a formal engagement process involving all affected stakeholders and has meaningful consultations with affected air travel industry stakeholders, including flight attendants.
Who sponsors HRES 156?
HRES 156 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HRES 156?
This bill died with 113th 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 156?
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