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Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014

Public Law 113-238 · H.R. 1204 · 113th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Dec 18, 2014 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-2)

Cosponsors (8): Rep. Cedric Richmond,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 416 yea, 5 nay416–5
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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The final version of the law, as each chamber passed it. A chamber that passed it by voice vote or unanimous consent has no count. “Method not stated” means the record does not say how the chamber voted. Where the record has a member-by-member vote, the “Who voted for it” section shows who voted yea.

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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to establish in the TSA an aviation security advisory committee.

Requires the Assistant Secretary to consult with the Advisory Committee on aviation security matters.

Requires the Advisory Committee to develop, upon the Assistant Secretary's request, recommendations to improve aviation security.

Requires the Assistant Secretary to appoint to the Advisory Committee members representing up to 34 member organizations, including air carriers, all-cargo air transportation, indirect air carriers, labor organizations representing air carrier employees as well as those representing transportation security officers, aircraft manufacturers, airport operators, airport construction and maintenance contractors as well as labor organizations representing them, general aviation, privacy organizations, the travel industry, airport-based businesses, businesses that conduct security operations at airports, aeronautical repair stations, passenger advocacy groups, the aviation security technology industry (including screening technology and biometrics), victims of terrorist acts against aviation, and law enforcement and security experts.

Establishes within the Advisory Committee: (1) an air cargo security subcommittee; (2) a general aviation subcommittee; (3) an airport perimeter security and access control subcommittee; and (4) a security technology subcommittee. Requires all subcommittees to consider risk-based security approaches in the performance of their functions with respect to transportation security.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 113th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 416 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

416 yea5 nay13 present or did not vote

ProEstablishmentAnti
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Democrats who voted yea(194)

Republicans who voted yea(222)

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Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 1804Related bill

    Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 31 actions.

  1. Dec 18, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-238.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 12, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 10, 2014Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 5 (Roll no. 560).House roll call 560
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Hudson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  8. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1204.
  10. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 5 (Roll no. 560).House roll call 560
  11. Dec 9, 2014FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  15. Dec 9, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  16. Dec 3, 2013FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 617).House roll call 617
  17. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  18. FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  19. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1204.
  20. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  21. FloorFloor · Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  22. Dec 2, 2013CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-278.
  24. Oct 29, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  26. Jul 24, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  27. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  28. Mar 27, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
  29. Mar 14, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  30. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E304)
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 3977SenateSen. Jay RockefellerD-WV· offered Dec 9, 2014Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Dec 9, 2014: Amendment SA 3977 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.