SENATE 2280117th CongressHeld at the desk.

VETS Safe Travel Act

Last Action: 6/21/2022

Actions

2022-06-21Held at the desk.
2022-06-21Received in the House.
2022-06-21Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2022-06-16Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3010; text: CR S3010)
2022-06-16Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3010; text: CR S3010)
2022-06-16Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2022-06-16Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2021-06-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2021-06-24Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2022-06-16 (55)

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 annual 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 to provide disabled veterans effective outreach about TSA programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities.

Cosponsors (8)

Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Rob Portman (R-OH)
Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Steve Daines (R-MT)

Subjects

Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Marketing and advertising
Transportation safety and security
Veterans' pensions and compensation

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