H.R. 3670 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
H.R. 3670 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 14, 2011, sponsored by Timothy J. Walz with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 112-171
What it does
Amends the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act when carrying out certain personnel decisions with respect to the employment of air transportation passenger and property screeners.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Timothy J. Walz (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2011
- Passed the HouseMay 30, 2012
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2012
- Became lawAug 16, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-171. (Aug 16, 2012)
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- H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3321: America's Cup Act of 2011
- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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