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H.R. 7365 (118th)

VETS Safe Travel Act

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Introduced

15 February 2024

Last action

4 January 2025 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-238.

Sponsors

Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Michael Waltz, Doug LaMalfa, Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Cathy Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Jefferson Van Drew, Cory Mills, Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Brian Mast, Michelle Steel, Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Trent Kelly, Gerald Connolly, Elise Stefanik, Mike Gallagher, Debbie Lesko, Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], W. Steube, Dan Crenshaw, Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], James Baird, Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], David Rouzer, Ronny Jackson, Bob Good, Bill Posey, Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Neal Dunn, Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Yadira Caraveo, Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Daniel Webster, Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Alexander Mooney, Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

17 July 2026

Transport

Summary

Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act or the VETS Safe Travel Act This bill makes certain veterans eligible for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck Program at no cost if they meet the program's background check and security requirements. Veterans who are eligible for this fee waiver are those who are in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and require the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other assistive device to aid with mobility due to (1) loss, or loss of use, of a limb; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness. The VA and the TSA must develop and implement a process under which eligible veterans may receive the PreCheck Program benefit.  Further, the VA and the TSA must develop and implement a process to provide disabled veterans with effective outreach about TSA programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

    Source: Committee

  2. 15 February 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 29 February 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 September 2024

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 September 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 September 2024

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 December 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 December 2024

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 December 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6566-6568)

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 December 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 691.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 10 December 2024

    Discharge

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  17. 10 December 2024

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Source: Committee

  18. 10 December 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  19. 10 December 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  20. 11 December 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 19 December 2024

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)

    Source: Floor

  22. 19 December 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  23. 19 December 2024

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  24. 19 December 2024

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  25. 20 December 2024

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 27 December 2024

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 27 December 2024

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 4 January 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 118-238.

    Source: President

  29. 4 January 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 4 January 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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