Freedom of Travel Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2013)
Freedom of Travel Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from performing any security screening operations except: (1) screening passengers and property; and (2) prescribing standards for the employment of air carrier personnel and, as appropriate, airport security personnel. Nullifies any Act authorizing the TSA to perform any other security screening operations.
Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to repeal the authority of the DHS Secretary, acting through the TSA Administrator, to develop Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) teams to augment security of public transportation.
What just happenedJul 19, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2013
- Jul 19, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
- Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 28, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House