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US HR5840

US HR5840
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024


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Introduced
09/29/2023
In Committee
09/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024, aims to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security threat assessment programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HAZMAT Endorsement) programs. The bill requires the TSA Administrator to take actions to allow individuals to enroll at any TSA-authorized center for multiple programs simultaneously at a reduced cost, align the expiration dates of different credentials, and enroll individuals in subsequent programs at the minimum necessary cost. Additionally, the bill directs the Comptroller General to audit the TSA and state administration of these security threat assessment programs to identify any redundancies, duplications, or barriers for rural applicants, and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs without impacting national security.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (65)

Garret Graves (R)*,  Colin Allred (D),  Troy Balderson (R),  Mike Bost (R),  Julia Brownley (D),  Larry Bucshon (R),  Ken Calvert (R),  Yadira Caraveo (D),  Salud Carbajal (D),  Troy Carter (D),  Steve Cohen (D),  Mike Collins (R),  Joe Courtney (D),  Angie Craig (D),  Don Davis (D),  Suzan DelBene (D),  Jeff Duncan (R),  Mike Ezell (R),  Brad Finstad (R),  John Garamendi (D),  Andrew Garbarino (R),  Robert Garcia (D),  Carlos Giménez (R),  Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),  Mark Green (R),  Raúl Grijalva (D),  Michael Guest (R),  Clay Higgins (R),  Ashley Hinson (R),  Chrissy Houlahan (D),  Richard Hudson (R),  Dusty Johnson (R),  Tom Kean (R),  Doug LaMalfa (R),  Mike Lawler (R),  Morgan Luttrell (R),  Nicole Malliotakis (R),  Tracey Mann (R),  Brian Mast (R),  Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),  Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),  Donald Norcross (D),  Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),  Chris Pappas (D),  Mary Peltola (D),  Guy Reschenthaler (R),  David Rouzer (R),  Raul Ruiz (D),  Michael Rulli (R),  Linda Sánchez (D),  Adam Schiff (D),  Hillary Scholten (D),  Kim Schrier (D),  David Scott (D),  Mike Simpson (R),  Elissa Slotkin (D),  Adam Smith (D),  Pete Stauber (R),  Tom Suozzi (D),  Dina Titus (D),  David Trone (D),  Beth Van Duyne (R),  Marc Veasey (D),  Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),  Rudy Yakym (R), 

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725. (on 12/17/2024)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
Transportation
  • ‐ General Transportation

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