3.0.0 3959 2025-12-05T08:50:11Z 2025-12-05T08:50:11Z Senate S S 2024-03-14 118 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3959 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported By 2024-08-01T21:40:40Z Markup By 2024-07-31T20:14:46Z Referred To 2024-03-14T19:23:00Z 118 5840 HR 2024-12-17 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725. Identical bill CRS 2024-12-23 Became Public Law No: 118-202. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-23 Became Public Law No: 118-202. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-23 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-23 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-23 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2024-12-23 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-18 14:58:17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 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) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2024-12-18 14:58:15 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2024-12-18 14:49:19 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-12-18 14:49:17 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2024-12-18 14:49:04 Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2024-11-22 13:14:25 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2024-11-22 13:02:33 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2024-11-21 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2024-11-21 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696) Floor 2024-11-21 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2024-08-01 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484. Calendars 2024-08-01 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 2024-08-01 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2024-07-31 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2024-03-14 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2024-03-14 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress W000437 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] Roger Wicker R MS F. N K000383 Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] Angus King I ME S. 2024-03-14 True F000463 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] Deb Fischer R NE 2024-03-14 True T000464 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] Jon Tester D MT 2024-03-14 True B001236 Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] John Boozman R AR 2024-05-20 False G000359 Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] Lindsey Graham R SC 2024-05-22 False 2024-09-20T18:00:00Z 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

00 2024-03-14 Introduced in Senate 2024-12-11T15:34:12Z <p><strong>Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the&nbsp;process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and&nbsp;the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.</p><p>Among other things, the TSA must</p><ul><li>permit an individual to enroll at a&nbsp;TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;</li><li>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;</li><li>provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and</li><li>provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s&nbsp;STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an&nbsp;individual's current HME status.</li></ul><p>Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.</p><p>If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.</p>

25 2024-08-01 Reported to Senate 2024-12-12T17:30:51Z <p><strong>Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act&nbsp;of 2024</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the&nbsp;process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and&nbsp;the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.</p><p>Among other things, the TSA must</p><ul><li>permit an individual to enroll at a&nbsp;TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;</li><li>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;</li><li>provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and</li><li>provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s&nbsp;STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an&nbsp;individual's current HME status.</li></ul><p>Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.</p><p>If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.</p><p>Further, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must audit the administration of security threat programs by the TSA and the states, including redundancies&nbsp;and duplications in the costs and administration of the programs. The GAO must submit a report on the audit&nbsp;to the TSA and Congress with recommendations for improvements to these&nbsp;programs. The TSA must implement the GAO recommendations and provide Congress with a written notification detailing and justifying the implementation process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

55 2024-11-21 Passed Senate 2024-12-12T17:59:35Z <p><strong>Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act&nbsp;of 2024</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the&nbsp;process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and&nbsp;the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.</p><p>Among other things, the TSA must</p><ul><li>permit an individual to enroll at a&nbsp;TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;</li><li>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;</li><li>provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and</li><li>provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s&nbsp;STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an&nbsp;individual's current HME status.</li></ul><p>Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.</p><p>If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.</p><p>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.</p>

49 2024-12-23 Public Law 2025-01-03T19:50:43Z <p><strong>Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act&nbsp;of 2024</strong></p><p>This act directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the&nbsp;process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and&nbsp;the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.</p><p>Among other things, the TSA must</p><ul><li>permit an individual to enroll at a&nbsp;TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;</li><li>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;</li><li>provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and</li><li>provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s&nbsp;STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an&nbsp;individual's current HME status.</li></ul><p>Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.</p><p>If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the act provides for an expedited rulemaking process.</p><p>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.</p>

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