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VETS Safe Travel Act

USA116th CongressS-1881| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2019
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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, or loss of use, of a limb; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness.

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Timeline
Jun 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5411)
Sep 11, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 11, 2019
Received in the House.
Sep 11, 2019
Held at the desk.
Sep 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3356
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
  • June 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5411)


  • September 11, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 11, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • September 11, 2019
    Held at the desk.


  • September 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3356
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3356: VETS Safe Travel Act
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceTransportation safety and securityVeterans' pensions and compensation

VETS Safe Travel Act

USA116th CongressS-1881| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2019
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, or loss of use, of a limb; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5411)
Sep 10, 2019
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5411)
Sep 11, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 11, 2019
Received in the House.
Sep 11, 2019
Held at the desk.
Sep 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3356
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
  • June 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5411)


  • September 10, 2019
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5411)


  • September 11, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 11, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • September 11, 2019
    Held at the desk.


  • September 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3356
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3356: VETS Safe Travel Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceTransportation safety and securityVeterans' pensions and compensation