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S.1881: Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Sept. 10, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - June 18, 2019
Bill Summary
Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act or the VETS Safe Travel Act (Sec. 2) This bill makes certain veterans eligible for the Transportation Security Administration 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 require the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other assistive device to aid with mobility due to (1) loss,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 11, 2019 |
Held at the desk.
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| Sept. 11, 2019 |
Received in the House.
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| Sept. 11, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5411) |
| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5411) |
| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| July 10, 2019 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| June 18, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| June 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Todd Young (R-Ind.) |