US HB3173 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on June 29 2012 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-29 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is urgent that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) application process be reformed by the end of 2012, (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) should promulgate final regulations to require the deployment of TWIC readers as soon as practicable to ensure security, and (3) Port Security Grant Program funds for TWIC projects shall not expire before issuance of the final TWIC reader rule. Directs the Secretary to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a TWIC to require not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center, except in cases in which there are extenuating circumstances requiring more than one such in-person visit.

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Title

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-06-29SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2012-06-28HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-06-28HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/26/2012 H4015-4016)
2012-06-28HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4422)
2012-06-26HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2012-06-26HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3173.
2012-06-26HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4015-4017)
2012-06-26HouseMr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2012-06-15HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
2012-06-15HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 112-523.
2012-05-09HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2012-05-09HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2012-05-09HouseSubcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
2011-10-14HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
2011-10-14HouseProvisions of H.R. 3173 were offered as an amendment to 3116 during Committee consideration. See also H.R. 3116 under Legislation Referred.
2011-10-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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