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  - Markup By
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2024-03-14T19:23:00Z

- Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
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2024-12-17
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
  - Identical bill
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- 2024-12-23
Became Public Law No: 118-202.
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Became Public Law No: 118-202.
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- 2024-12-18
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- 2024-12-18
14:58:15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
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- 2024-12-18
14:58:15
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)
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14:49:04
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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13:14:25
Held at the desk.
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13:02:33
Received in the House.
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- 2024-11-21
Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
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S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60738
As reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 1, 2024
- Public Law
118-202
Transportation and Public Works
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
2024-10-08T20:12:27Z
- Department of Homeland Security
2024-10-08T20:12:27Z
- Government information and archives
2024-10-08T20:12:27Z
- Transportation safety and security
2024-10-08T20:12:27Z
Transportation and Public Works
2024-04-01T14:30:20Z
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2024-03-14
Introduced in Senate
2024-12-11T15:34:12Z
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.
Among other things, the TSA must
- permit an individual to enroll at a TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;
- permit an individual to enroll in more than one STA program at the same time for a single fee that is less than the combined fee for applying to the same programs separately;
- provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and
- provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an individual's current HME status.
Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.
If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.
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2024-08-01
Reported to Senate
2024-12-12T17:30:51Z
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.
Among other things, the TSA must
- permit an individual to enroll at a TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;
- permit an individual to enroll in more than one STA program at the same time for a single fee that is less than the combined fee for applying to the same programs separately;
- provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and
- provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an individual's current HME status.
Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.
If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.
Further, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must audit the administration of security threat programs by the TSA and the states, including redundancies and duplications in the costs and administration of the programs. The GAO must submit a report on the audit to the TSA and Congress with recommendations for improvements to these programs. The TSA must implement the GAO recommendations and provide Congress with a written notification detailing and justifying the implementation process.
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2024-11-21
Passed Senate
2024-12-12T17:59:35Z
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.
Among other things, the TSA must
- permit an individual to enroll at a TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;
- permit an individual to enroll in more than one STA program at the same time for a single fee that is less than the combined fee for applying to the same programs separately;
- provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and
- provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an individual's current HME status.
Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.
If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.
Further, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must audit the administration of security threat programs by the TSA and the states, including redundancies and duplications in the costs and administration of the programs. The GAO must submit a report on the audit to the TSA and Congress with recommendations for improvements to these programs. The TSA must implement the GAO recommendations and provide Congress with a written notification detailing and justifying the implementation process.
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2024-12-23
Public Law
2025-01-03T19:50:43Z
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
This act directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.
Among other things, the TSA must
- permit an individual to enroll at a TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;
- permit an individual to enroll in more than one STA program at the same time for a single fee that is less than the combined fee for applying to the same programs separately;
- provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and
- provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an individual's current HME status.
Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.
If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the act provides for an expedited rulemaking process.
Further, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must audit the administration of security threat programs by the TSA and the states, including redundancies and duplications in the costs and administration of the programs. The GAO must submit a report on the audit to the TSA and Congress with recommendations for improvements to these programs. The TSA must implement the GAO recommendations and provide Congress with a written notification detailing and justifying the implementation process.

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Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
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A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.
2024-03-30T01:44:02Z
Introduced in Senate
IS
- Enrolled Bill
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s3959enr/xml/BILLS-118s3959enr.xml
- Engrossed in Senate
2024-11-21T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s3959es/xml/BILLS-118s3959es.xml
- Reported to Senate
2024-08-01T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s3959rs/xml/BILLS-118s3959rs.xml
- Introduced in Senate
2024-03-14T04:00:00Z
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