A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 May 2011): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3114)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution expresses the Senate's view that sharing passenger information from international flights is vital for national security. It specifically calls on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to uphold the data-sharing standards established by the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.
The resolution urges DHS to reject any attempts by the European Union to alter these data-sharing mechanisms in a way that would reduce their effectiveness in identifying terrorists. It also states that DHS should not agree to any arrangements that would subject U.S. oversight to European structures and opposes any European interference with counterterrorism cooperation between DHS and countries outside of Europe. This resolution affects how DHS handles international passenger data and its agreements with foreign entities regarding this information.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate in May 2011 and was subsequently reported by a committee. It was agreed to by the Senate in May 2011 without amendment, making it an official expression of the Senate's sentiment. As a simple resolution, it does not require presidential signature and does not have the force of law, but it conveys a strong message about the Senate's priorities on this issue.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) reject any efforts by the European Union to modify existing passenger name record (PNR) data sharing mechanisms in a way that would degrade the usefulness of the PNR data for identifying terrorists and other dangerous criminals, and (2) not enter into any agreement that would impose European oversight structures on the United States. Opposes any effort by the European Union to interfere with counterterrorism cooperation and information sharing between DHS and non-European countries.
Timeline
18 May 2011
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3114)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 174 do?
- This Senate resolution expresses the Senate's view that sharing passenger information from international flights is vital for national security. It specifically calls on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to uphold the data-sharing standards established by the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union. The resolution urges DHS to reject any attempts by the European Union to alter these data-sharing mechanisms in a way that would reduce their effectiveness in identifying terrorists. It also states that DHS should not agree to any arrangements that would subject U.S. oversight to European structures and opposes any European interference with counterterrorism cooperation between DHS and countries outside of Europe. This resolution affects how DHS handles international passenger data and its agreements with foreign entities regarding this information. This resolution was introduced in the Senate in May 2011 and was subsequently reported by a committee. It was agreed to by the Senate in May 2011 without amendment, making it an official expression of the Senate's sentiment. As a simple resolution, it does not require presidential signature and does not have the force of law, but it conveys a strong message about the Senate's priorities on this issue.
- Has S.Res. 174 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 174. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 174?
- S.Res. 174 was sponsored by Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] (ID-CT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 174?
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3114) (18 May 2011).
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