TSA Modernization Act

Summary

TSA Modernization Act This bill reauthorizes Transportation Security Administration (TSA) programs through FY2020 and modifies the authorities, requirements, and organizational structure for the TSA. The bill codifies the transfer of the TSA from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Homeland Security. It also establishes a five-year term for the TSA Administrator. The bill also requires the TSA to: authorize third-party testing and evaluation of screening technology; develop a validation process for the reciprocal recognition of security equipment technology approvals among international security partners or recognized certification authorities for deployment; make information on wait times at airport security checkpoints publicly available in real time online and at airport terminals; develop and issue certification standards for the use of third-party explosives detection canine teams for screening of individuals, property, and air cargo; establish private sector partnerships to increase the methods and capabilities available for the public to enroll in the PreCheck Program; and meet specified targets for expanding PreCheck enrollment.

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Timeline

1. 27 September 2017

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 October 2017

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

4. 6 June 2018

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.

   Source: Calendars

5. 6 June 2018

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-266.

   Source: Committee

6. 6 June 2018

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-266.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 6 June 2018 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 27 September 2017 · Official file

Documents

5 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 6 June 2018

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 6 June 2018

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 September 2017

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 September 2017

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 September 2017

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Sponsors

• John Thune · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Maria Cantwell · D · Sponsor
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