United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6459 — TSA OPEN for Business Act TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act TSA OPEN for Business Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

TSA OPEN for Business Act TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act TSA OPEN for Business Act TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act or the TSA OPEN for Business Act. (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace that the TSA relies upon to acquire security screening technologies, including by increased participation of small business innovators. The bill specifies the content of such strategy. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the strategy and the extent to which it has resulted in increased participation of small business innovators and the diversification of the marketplace.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7789-7790)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6459.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7789-7791)

  6. Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-916.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  12. Introduced in House

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6459 do?
TSA OPEN for Business Act TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act TSA OPEN for Business Act TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act or the TSA OPEN for Business Act. (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace that the TSA relies upon to acquire security screening technologies, including by increased participation of small business innovators. The bill specifies the content of such strategy. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the strategy and the extent to which it has resulted in increased participation of small business innovators and the diversification of the marketplace.
Who sponsors HR 6459?
HR 6459 is sponsored by Bennie Thompson (D).
What is the current status of HR 6459?
This bill died with 115th 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 6459?
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