To require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires TSA to streamline enrollment and renewal processes for individuals applying for multiple security threat assessment programs, allowing single enrollment, combined fees, and aligned expiration dates.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation workers (truckers, port workers) benefit from reduced fees, single-enrollment visits, and simplified renewal processes. Individuals seeking both TWIC and HAZMAT credentials avoid paying duplicative costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
TSA must implement new unified enrollment systems and processes within 2 years. States must coordinate CDL expiration dates with TSA credentials. GAO must conduct audits of program efficiency.
Key Provisions
- Permits one-time enrollment for multiple TSA security credentials
- Requires reduced combined fees below cumulative individual program costs
- Mandates GAO audit of TSA and state administration of security programs
- Requires TSA to implement GAO recommendations within 1 year
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Streamlines TSA security threat assessment enrollment processes to reduce costs and duplication for individuals applying for multiple transportation credentials (TWIC, HAZMAT Endorsement)
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Reduce regulatory burden and costs for transportation workers through administrative streamlining"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration
Key Definitions
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