TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2035
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-06-27
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports

Congressional oversight

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Transportation employees

Transportation safety and security

User charges and fees
Latest action: action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-06-27
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019</b></p> <p>This bill expands the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) PreCheck Program. (The PreCheck Program allows pre-approved passengers to use expedited security lanes at passenger screening checkpoints in airports.)</p> <p>The TSA must develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the program to individuals with Transportation Worker Identification Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements on their state-issued commercial driver's license.</p>

action_date: 2019-09-10
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><b>TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019</b></p> <p>This bill expands the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) PreCheck Program. (The PreCheck Program allows pre-approved passengers to use expedited security lanes at passenger screening checkpoints in airports.)</p> <p>The TSA must develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the program to individuals with Transportation Worker Identification Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements on their state-issued commercial driver's license.</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2035 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2019 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Transportation Security Administration to develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program to individuals with Transportation Worker Identification Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019 . 2. Strategic plan to expand PreCheck Program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program under section 44919 of title 49, United States Code, to individuals who have— (1) a Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued under section 70105 of title 46, United States Code; or (2) a Hazardous Materials Endorsement under the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program on the State-issued commercial driver’s license of the individual. (b) Elements In developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan— (1) allows individuals described in subsection (a) to opt in to the PreCheck Program; and (2) provides the Transportation Security Administration with the discretion— (A) to determine whether an individual described in subsection (a) meets the eligibility requirements for the Program; and (B) to establish alternative fee structures for the Program. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 30 days after developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives on the strategic plan.

tv_txt: IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security AN ACT To require the Transportation Security Administration to develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program to individuals with Transportation Worker Identification Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019 . 2. Strategic plan to expand PreCheck Program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program under section 44919 of title 49, United States Code, to individuals who have— (1) a Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued under section 70105 of title 46, United States Code; or (2) a Hazardous Materials Endorsement under the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program on the State-issued commercial driver’s license of the individual. (b) Elements In developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan— (1) allows individuals described in subsection (a) to opt in to the PreCheck Program; and (2) provides the Transportation Security Administration with the discretion— (A) to determine whether an individual described in subsection (a) meets the eligibility requirements for the Program; and (B) to establish alternative fee structures for the Program. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 30 days after developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives on the strategic plan.

Passed the Senate September 10, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary

tv_txt: 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2035 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require the Transportation Security Administration to develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program to individuals with Transportation Worker Identification Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019 . 2. Strategic plan to expand PreCheck Program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall develop a strategic plan to expand eligibility for the PreCheck Program under section 44919 of title 49, United States Code, to individuals who have— (1) a Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued under section 70105 of title 46, United States Code; or (2) a Hazardous Materials Endorsement under the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program on the State-issued commercial driver’s license of the individual. (b) Elements In developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan— (1) allows individuals described in subsection (a) to opt in to the PreCheck Program; and (2) provides the Transportation Security Administration with the discretion— (A) to determine whether an individual described in subsection (a) meets the eligibility requirements for the Program; and (B) to establish alternative fee structures for the Program. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 30 days after developing the strategic plan required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives on the strategic plan.

Passed the Senate September 10, 2019. Secretary