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Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3694| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Helping Families Fly Act of 2019 This bill 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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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.
Sep 26, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8021)
Sep 26, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)
Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.


  • September 26, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8021)


  • September 26, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)


  • September 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Helping Families Fly Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3694| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
Helping Families Fly Act of 2019 This bill 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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.
Sep 26, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8021)
Sep 26, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)
Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-192.


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8021-8022)


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.


  • September 26, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8021)


  • September 26, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8021)


  • September 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8309: Keep America Secure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsSex and reproductive healthTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWomen's health