H.R. 5730, Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act of 2018

Floor Situation

On Monday, June 25, 2018, the House will consider H.R. 5730, the Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act of 2018, under suspension of the rules. This bill was introduced on May 9, 2018 by Rep. John Katko (R-NY) and was referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security, which ordered the bill reported, as amended, by unanimous consent on June 6, 2018.

Summary

H.R. 5730 establishes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Systems Integration Facility (TSIF) for the purposes of testing and evaluating advanced transportation security screening technologies related to the mission of TSA. Specifically, the legislation directs TSIF to evaluate and test advanced technologies, while sharing operational test plans, collaborating with other technical laboratories, and delivering advanced transportation security screening technologies.

Background

The TSA Systems Integration Facility is located at Ronald Reagan National Airport and is a facility to test new and existing technologies the TSA uses at airports across the country.  The facility includes an explosives testing lab, tools used at checkpoints, and a full scale bag room. Upon approving a new technology in the laboratory, it is implemented through test programs at airports around the country before being fully deployed.

Cost

A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate is not currently available.

Staff Contact

For questions or further information please contact Jake Vreeburg with the House Republican Policy Committee by email or at 2-1374.