118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1703 — Strengthening Enforcement and Criminalizing Unlawful Records Enabling Flights Act

“To direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to prohibit the use of certain identification documents at airport security checkpoints, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Mar 22, 2023

Last action Mar 22, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 22, 2023

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Referred

Mar 22, 2023

Homeland Security

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the use of certain warrants and other documents issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as proof of identification at airport security checkpoints. If an individual uses a prohibited document as proof of identification, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must inform ICE, CBP, and local law enforcement to determine whether the individual is in violation of any term of release from custody of the agency. An individual who is in violation may not be permitted to enter a sterile area (e.g., the boarding area) unless the individual (1) is being removed or de...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Mar 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.