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Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3959| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
Nov 21, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Received in the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5840
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Dec 18, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)
Dec 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
Dec 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
Dec 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-202.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)


  • November 21, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5840
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.


  • December 18, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)


  • December 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)


  • December 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)


  • December 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-202.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5840: Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesTransportation safety and security

Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3959| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
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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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)
Nov 21, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Received in the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5840
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Dec 18, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)
Dec 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
Dec 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)
Dec 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-202.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6695-6696; text: CR S6695-6696)


  • November 21, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5840
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.


  • December 18, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7345-7348)


  • December 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3959.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)


  • December 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7345-7346)


  • December 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-202.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5840: Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesTransportation safety and security