3.0.0 1690 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z House H HR 2011-05-03 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama:H.R. 1690.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Section 8,Clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States and ArticleI, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates.[Page H2999]]]> hshm00 Homeland Security Committee House Standing hshm07 Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee Reported by 2011-05-12T18:28:53Z Markup by 2011-05-12T18:28:40Z Referred to 2011-05-04T18:38:17Z Referred to 2011-05-03T14:04:15Z Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 112 3011 HR 2011-10-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Related bill CRS 2011-05-12 hshm07 Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . Committee 2011-05-12 hshm07 Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2011-05-04 hshm07 Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. Committee 2011-05-03 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hshm00 Homeland Security Committee 2011-05-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-05-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000575 Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] Mike Rogers R AL 3 N M001157 Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] Michael McCaul R TX T. 10 2011-05-03 True W000811 Rep. Walsh, Joe [R-IL-8] Joe Walsh R IL 8 2011-05-03 True B001274 Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] Mo Brooks R AL 5 2011-05-03 True Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Aviation and airports Canada Department of Homeland Security Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Homeland security Mexico Motor carriers Terrorism Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Transportation and Public Works 00 2011-05-03 Introduced in House 2011-07-19T21:30:05Z Modernizing of Documentation and Elimination of Redundant Identification and Security Credentials Act or MODERN Security Credentials Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to consolidate and harmonize the DHS security threat assessment process for transportation workers.

Revises the criteria for disqualifying an individual for employment with an air carrier, foreign air carrier, airport operator, or government.

Prohibits an air carrier, foreign air carrier, airport operator, or government from employing individuals that: (1) have been disqualified from being issued a biometric or other transportation security card, or (2) pose a threat to transportation or national security. Authorizes a disqualified individual to seek a waiver of such requirements.

Expands the list of criminal offenses that disqualify an individual temporarily or permanently from being issued a biometric transportation security card if convicted.

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to issue final regulations prohibiting commercial motor vehicle operators and shippers from transporting a security-sensitive material without holding a valid transportation security card.

Directs the Secretary to prohibit Mexican or Canadian licensed commercial motor vehicle operators from transporting a security-sensitive material in the United States without being subjected to, and not disqualified as a result of, a security background records check by a federal agency which is similar to the background records check required for U.S. commercial motor vehicle operators transporting security-sensitive materials.

Deems individuals who have obtained a hazardous materials endorsement to have met the background check requirements for issuance of a transportation security card.

Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue biometric transportation security cards to commercial motor vehicle operators transporting security-sensitive material.

Requires the Secretary of DHS to establish a task force on disqualifying crimes.

]]> MODERN Security Credentials Act Short Titles as Introduced MODERN Security Credentials Act Short Titles as Introduced Modernizing of Documentation and Elimination of Redundant Identification and Security Credentials Act Official Title as Introduced To amend titles 49 and 46, United States Code, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain improvements in surface transportation security, and for other purposes. Display Title MODERN Security Credentials Act Introduced in House 2011-05-03T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr1690ih/xml/BILLS-112hr1690ih.xml 2011-05-12 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.