Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3959
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2024-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
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Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-08-01
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2024-11-21
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-12-23
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Became Public Law No: 118-202.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Became Public Law No: 118-202.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-08-01
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 118-202