Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015
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HR 2786 — Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Died in session
This bill died with 114th 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.
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Summary
Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on: the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States; the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States; an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results. The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H6284)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6291)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2786.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6284-6285)
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Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
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Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-233.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Filemon Vela · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2786 do?
- Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on: the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States; the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States; an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results. The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.
- Who sponsors HR 2786?
- HR 2786 is sponsored by Filemon Vela (D).
- What is the current status of HR 2786?
- This bill died with 114th 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 HR 2786?
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