Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

The Frame

What this does

This legislation directly impacts transportation workers and commercial drivers by reducing the administrative burden and potentially lowering the total costs associated with maintaining multiple federal security clearances required for their jobs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Transportation workers

Individuals applying for or renewing multiple TSA security threat assessments will face new, streamlined application procedures and potentially lower total fees.

Commercial drivers

Drivers holding HAZMAT endorsements will have their security assessment expiration dates aligned with their commercial driver's license status.

States

States are required to carry out specific responsibilities related to security threat assessments within six months of the bill's enactment.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Endorsement are federal security programs designed to vet individuals who have access to sensitive transportation infrastructure or materials. context

Summary

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to simplify the application and renewal process for workers who need multiple security credentials, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential () and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Endorsements. It allows applicants to use one set of biometric and biographic data for multiple programs and aims to reduce total fees for those enrolling in more than one program at the same time.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still have to visit a TSA enrollment center if I already have one credential?

The bill allows for a streamlined process, but notes that individuals may still be required to revisit an enrollment center if additional data, such as new biometrics, is needed for a different program.

Does this bill change the cost of my security background checks?

Yes, the bill requires the TSA to charge a fee for multiple enrollments that is less than the cumulative cost of applying for each program separately.

Why It Matters

This legislation directly impacts transportation workers and commercial drivers by reducing the administrative burden and potentially lowering the total costs associated with maintaining multiple federal security clearances required for their jobs.

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