Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act

1/3/2025, 8:58 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 738.
Bill 118 s 4681, also known as the Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the oversight and accountability of screening processes within various government agencies.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new oversight body, the Screening Accountability Office, which would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of screening programs across different agencies. This office would also be tasked with identifying any potential gaps or weaknesses in current screening procedures and recommending improvements to address these issues.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the screening process. This includes requirements for agencies to regularly report on their screening activities and outcomes, as well as provisions for public access to information about screening procedures and results. The Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act also aims to strengthen the training and qualifications of screening personnel, in order to ensure that they are properly equipped to carry out their duties effectively and in accordance with established protocols. Overall, this bill seeks to improve the effectiveness and integrity of screening processes within government agencies, with the ultimate goal of enhancing national security and public safety. It is currently under review in Congress, where lawmakers are considering its potential impact and feasibility.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4681

Introduced on
2024-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/11/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 738.
Bill 118 s 4681, also known as the Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the oversight and accountability of screening processes within various government agencies.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new oversight body, the Screening Accountability Office, which would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of screening programs across different agencies. This office would also be tasked with identifying any potential gaps or weaknesses in current screening procedures and recommending improvements to address these issues.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the screening process. This includes requirements for agencies to regularly report on their screening activities and outcomes, as well as provisions for public access to information about screening procedures and results. The Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act also aims to strengthen the training and qualifications of screening personnel, in order to ensure that they are properly equipped to carry out their duties effectively and in accordance with established protocols. Overall, this bill seeks to improve the effectiveness and integrity of screening processes within government agencies, with the ultimate goal of enhancing national security and public safety. It is currently under review in Congress, where lawmakers are considering its potential impact and feasibility.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to ensure a timely, fair, meaningful, and transparent process for individuals to seek redress because they were wrongly identified as a threat under the screening and inspection regimes used by the Department of Homeland Security, to require a report on the effectiveness of enhanced screening programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 738.