VoterlyH.R. 1353: Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit annually (currently, biennially): an update to its strategic five-year technology investment plan, and a report on the extent to which security-related technology acquired since the last issuance or update of the plan is consistent with the planned technology programs and projects identified for that security-related technology. The TSA shall also include information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which such report is submitted. The TSA shall: report to Congress on any TSA equipment that is operating after the end of its life-cycle or the end of its useful life projection under the plan, and notify airports and airlines of any changes to the plan.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-03-02
- Policy area Transportation and Public Works
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] introduced H.R. 1353. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 1353? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1353 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Transportation Securi…
Who sponsored H.R. 1353?
Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1353?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1353 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.