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Search Results: keywords:"transportation security"

H. R. 8370 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,997
H.R. 8370, titled the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2024," aims to enhance the security operations of the TSA by bringing its employees under the personnel system outlined in title 5 of the U.S. Code. This change would provide TSA employees with the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8370 is a plan to give Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers the same job protections and perks as other government workers, like joining unions and having fair pay. This way, TSA workers can be happier and safer at work while also being important for keeping everyone safe during travel.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,960
H.R. 9668, known as the "SHIELD Against CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security focused on addressing various security threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This group will work on issues like terrorist threats, cybersecurity, border...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special group that looks out for bad actions from China that could hurt America, like hackers or unsafe borders. This group will help keep people safe, follow the rules, and will do this job for seven years.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,931
H.R. 9668, or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group within the Department of Homeland Security to address various security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the United States. This group will focus on countering threats related to terrorism,...
Simple Explanation
The SHIELD Against CCP Act is a plan to make a special group in the government focused on keeping America safe from any threats that might come from the Chinese Communist Party, like cyber hacks or border issues. This group will check what is already being done, find any missing pieces, and make sure everyone works well together to keep people safe.
S. 5487 — To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:922
S. 5487 aims to make the TSA PreCheck available to certain severely injured or disabled veterans at no cost. To qualify, veterans must meet security requirements and must be enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs with conditions such as loss of an extremity,...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps some veterans who are very injured or disabled to get through airport security faster without having to pay. It makes sure they meet safety rules and asks some agencies to work together to make this happen and tell these veterans about it.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,997
H.R. 9668, known as the “Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act” or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group in the Department of Homeland Security. This group would focus on addressing threats to the United...
Simple Explanation
The "SHIELD Against CCP Act" wants to create a special team in the United States to watch out for danger from a group in China. This team will help make sure everyone is safe by working with other U.S. groups and checking new security ideas.
H. R. 7365 — An Act To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:880
H. R. 7365, titled the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or the "VETS Safe Travel Act," allows certain severely injured or disabled veterans to use the TSA PreCheck Program at no cost. To qualify, veterans must meet specific criteria, including enrollment in...
Simple Explanation
Some injured or disabled veterans can now go through airport security faster for free, thanks to a new law. To get this benefit, they need to meet certain rules, like being in the Veterans Affairs health system and having specific disabilities.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,229
H.R. 9668, also known as the "Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security. This group is tasked with addressing threats to the United States related to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9668 is a plan to make a special team in charge of keeping people in the U.S. safe from bad things that might come from the Chinese government, like hacking or border troubles. This team will work with others, make reports every year, and think of new ways to keep everyone secure.

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