Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
Also known as Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
Where it stands
- Introduced3/14/24
- Passed SenatePassed 11/21/24
- HousePassed 12/18/24
- PresidentSigned 12/23/24
- LawPublic Law 118-202
Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent on November 21, 2024. Passed the House by voice vote on December 18, 2024. Became Public Law 118-202 on December 23, 2024.
Passed by voice vote or unanimous consent — no individual positions were recorded.
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.
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3/14/24
What happens next
Became Public Law 118-202.
All actions (19)
- 3/14/24Introduced in Senate
- 3/14/24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/31/24Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 8/1/24Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 8/1/24Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
- 11/21/24Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
- 11/21/24Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
- 11/21/24Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 11/22/24Received in the House.
- 11/22/24Held at the desk.
- 12/18/24Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 12/18/24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)
- 12/18/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.
- 12/18/24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
- 12/18/24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
- 12/18/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 12/23/24Presented to President.
- 12/23/24Signed by President.
- 12/23/24Became Public Law No: 118-202.