US HB3694 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 9-4)
Status: Engrossed on October 15 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-15 - 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

Directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement training for its frontline personnel regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with young children at passenger screening checkpoints, including (1) information related the use of advanced imaging technology on pregnant women, as well as opt-out and alternative screening procedures; and (2) guidelines and procedures for efficiently and respectfully screening pregnant women and families with young children. The TSA must also create a strategy for communicating procedures and guidelines to pregnant women and families with young children, including through social media, and its customer service call center; make passenger support specialists available to assist such women and families with screening checkpoint information; and assess the feasibility of developing dedicated screening lanes for such families.

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Title

Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-10-15SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-09-26HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-09-26HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)
2019-09-26HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.
2019-09-26HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)
2019-09-26HouseMr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-08-30HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
2019-08-30HouseReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.
2019-07-17HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2019-07-17HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-07-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2019-07-11HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB8309 (Related) 2020-09-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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