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House Bill 7987
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act
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H. R. 7987 (Introduced-in-House)


116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7987


To require the Transportation Security Administration to standardize the enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs, including the TWIC, HAZMAT Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 7, 2020

Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. King of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To require the Transportation Security Administration to standardize the enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs, including the TWIC, HAZMAT Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act”.

SEC. 2. Standardization of applications for certain programs of the Transportation Security Administration.

(a) In general.—The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shall take such actions as are necessary to standardize the enrollment and renewal system for individuals applying for or renewing multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs, including the TWIC, HAZMAT Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration (or any related successor programs), to permit an individual to—

(1) enroll at a TSA-designated universal enrollment center once and use the application for one of such programs to enroll in two or more of such programs;

(2) pay a fee that is less than the sum of the fees charged individually for each separate application; and

(3) undergo a streamlined and expeditious renewal process.

(b) Publication.—The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall post on a publicly available webpage of the Administration information relating to the standardization of the enrollment system for individuals applying for multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs described in subsection (a).

(c) Briefing.—Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall brief Congress on progress made toward the implementation of this section.

(d) Deadline.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall complete the standardization of the enrollment and renewal system for individuals applying for or renewing multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs described in subsection (a).

(e) Definitions.—In this Act:

(1) HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT.—The term “HAZMAT Endorsement” means a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver’s license issued by a State under section 5103a of title 49, United States Code.

(2) TSA PRECHECK.—The term “TSA PreCheck” means the trusted traveler program of the Transportation Security Administration under section 109(a)(3) of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (49 U.S.C. 114 note) and section 44919 of title 49, United States Code.

(3) TWIC.—The term “TWIC” means a valid transportation security card issued by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating under section 70105 of title 46, United States Code.