An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-127 to require the Assistant Secretary to establish a `known air traveler cred ential' that incorporates biometric identifier technology.
What it does: 2 changes: renumbers, inserts text
Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL)Description
Amendment, as offered, requires TSA to establish protocols for identity verification of individuals who travel with known air traveler credentials. As modified, (text appears on page H6199 of the Congressional Record) the amendment provides for alternative screening procedures for individuals with top security clearances including random, risk-based screening determined to be necessary to respond to a specific threat to security.
What it changes
2 changes to H.R. 2200
This amendment was changed on the floor. This is the changed version.
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 2200, so they're shown as written.
Change 1: Renumbers subsection (c) as (d)
RenumbersSection 234Original wording
In section 234 of the bill, redesignate subsection (c) as subsection (d)
Change 2: Inserts new text after section 234(b)
InsertsInserted: (c) Treatment of Individuals With Top Secret Security Clearances.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish protocols to--
Inserted: (1) verify the identity of United States citizens who participate in the Registered Traveler program and possess a valid top secret security clearance granted by the Federal Government; and
Inserted: (2) allow alternative screening procedures for individuals described in paragraph (1), including random, risk-based screening determined necessary to respond to a specific threat to security identified pursuant to a security threat assessment.
Original wording
insert after subsection (b) the following:
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As printed
In section 234 of the bill, redesignate subsection (c) as subsection (d) and insert after subsection (b) the following:
(c) Treatment of Individuals With Top Secret Security Clearances.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish protocols to--
(1) verify the identity of United States citizens who participate in the Registered Traveler program and possess a valid top secret security clearance granted by the Federal Government; and
(2) allow alternative screening procedures for individuals described in paragraph (1), including random, risk-based screening determined necessary to respond to a specific threat to security identified pursuant to a security threat assessment.
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House amendment offered
June 4, 2009
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House amendment offered
June 4, 2009
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
June 4, 2009 • 2:10 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.(text as modified: CR H6199)
June 4, 2009 • 2:10 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Mica.(consideration: CR H6198-6200; text: CR H6198-6199)
June 4, 2009 • 2:03 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Mica. (consideration: CR H6198-6200; text: CR H6198-6199)
June 4, 2009 • 2:03 PM
Mica amendment (A003) modified by unanimous consent. The modification to the amendment requires the Assistant Secretary to verify the identify of U.S. citizens who participate in the Registered Traveler program not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
June 4, 2009 • 2:03 PM
On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H6199)
June 4, 2009 • 2:10 PM