H.R. 5840 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
H.R. 5840 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, was introduced on Sep 29, 2023, sponsored by Garret Graves with 64 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 64
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act This bill 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
Sponsor
Garret Graves (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725. (Dec 17, 2024)
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- H.R. 7454: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024
- S. 992: I-27 Numbering Act of 2023
- H.R. 8289: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II
- H.R. 3935: Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
- S. 1608: Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act
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