TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act
Bill: H.R.6571 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam (D-WA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act
This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to standardize the enrollment and renewal system for individuals applying for or renewing multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, Hazardous Materials Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs.
The standardization shall permit an individual to (1) enroll at a TSA-designated universal enrollment center once and use the application for one of such programs to enroll in two or more of such programs,with specified exceptions for those applying for or renewing enrollment in more than one program at different times; (2) apply successful, valid clearance results from a TSA Security Threat Assessment to satisfy vetting requirements for participation in any related program without additional cost; and (3) undergo a streamlined and expeditious renewal process.
Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the standardization of the enrollment system.

To require the Transportation Security Administration to standardize 
   the enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple TSA 
    Security Threat Assessment programs, including the TWIC, HAZMAT 
 Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration, and for 
                            other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``TSA Security Threat Assessment 
Application Modernization Act''.

SEC. 2. STANDARDIZATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS OF THE 
              TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) Standardization.--
            (1) In general.--The Administrator of the Transportation 
        Security Administration (TSA) shall take such actions as are 
        necessary to standardize the enrollment and renewal system for 
        individuals applying for or renewing more than one TSA Security 
        Threat Assessment program, including the TWIC, HAZMAT 
        Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration 
        (or any related successor programs), to permit an individual 
        to--
                    (A) except as provided in paragraph (3), enroll at 
                a TSA-designated universal enrollment center once and 
                use the application, as well as the application 
                generated by TSA's vetting, including criminal history 
                information, for one of such programs to enroll in two 
                or more of such programs;
                    (B) apply successful, valid clearance results from 
                a TSA Security Threat Assessment to satisfy vetting 
                requirements for participation in any TSA Security 
                Threat Assessment program; and
                    (C) undergo a streamlined and expeditious renewal 
                process.
            (2) Streamlining.--In carrying out paragraph (1)(B), the 
        Administrator of the TSA shall--
                    (A) align the expiration of an individual's 
                successful, valid clearance results with the expiration 
                of that individual's eligibility to participate in TSA 
                Security Threat Assessment programs; and
                    (B) enroll an individual in two or more TSA 
                Security Threat Assessment programs without additional 
                cost to the individual.
            (3) Special rule.--If an individual under subsection (a) is 
        at different times applying for or renewing enrollment in more 
        than one TSA Security Threat Assessment program, such 
        individual may be required to revisit a TSA-designated 
        universal enrollment center for the collection of additional 
        data, such as biometrics, necessary for any such program that 
        were not so collected in connection with any other such 
        program.
    (b) Publication.--The Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration shall post on a publicly available webpage of the 
Administration information relating to the standardization of the 
enrollment system for individuals applying for multiple TSA Security 
Threat Assessment programs described in subsection (a).
    (c) Briefing.--Not later than six months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration shall brief Congress on progress made toward the 
implementation of this section.
    (d) Deadline.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration shall complete the standardization of the enrollment and 
renewal system for individuals applying for or renewing multiple TSA 
Security Threat Assessment programs described in subsection (a).
    (e) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) HAZMAT endorsement.--The term ``HAZMAT Endorsement'' 
        means a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial 
        driver's license issued by a State under section 5103a of title 
        49, United States Code.
            (2) TSA precheck.--The term ``TSA PreCheck'' means the 
        trusted traveler program of the Transportation Security 
        Administration under section 109(a)(3) of the Aviation and 
        Transportation Security Act (49 U.S.C. 114 note) and section 
        44919 of title 49, United States Code.
            (3) TWIC.--The term ``TWIC'' means a valid transportation 
        security card issued by the Secretary of the department in 
        which the Coast Guard is operating under section 70105 of title 
        46, United States Code.
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