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VETS Safe Travel Act

USA118th CongressHR-7365| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2025
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (47)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act or the VETS Safe Travel Act This act 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has determined to have a service-connected disability and require the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other device to aid with mobility due to (1) loss, or loss of use, of an extremity; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness. The veteran must also be in the patient enrollment system of the VA. The act specifies that the TSA may not increase enrollment fees for the PreCheck Program in order to carry out this fee waiver program. The VA and the TSA must implement a process under which eligible veterans may receive the PreCheck Program benefit. Further, the VA and the TSA must implement a process to provide disabled veterans with effective outreach about programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities. The VA and the TSA must also assess the awareness of veterans of relevant TSA programs and examine the need and feasibility of other measures to improve travel security procedures for disabled veterans.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3356
VETS Safe Travel Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-855
VETS Safe Travel Act
Feb 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Feb 29, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 25, 2024
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Sep 25, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 691.
Dec 10, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.
Dec 10, 2024
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Dec 10, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6566-6568)
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.
Dec 10, 2024
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)
Dec 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5487
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 19, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)
Dec 19, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2024
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Jan 4, 2025
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-238.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3356
    VETS Safe Travel Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-855
    VETS Safe Travel Act


  • February 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2024
    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.


  • February 15, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • February 29, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 25, 2024
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • September 25, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 25, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 691.


  • December 10, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.


  • December 10, 2024
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.


  • December 10, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6566-6568)


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.


  • December 10, 2024
    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)


  • December 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)


  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5487
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 19, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)


  • December 19, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 19, 2024
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 27, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • January 4, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • January 4, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 118-238.

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceGovernment information and archivesMarketing and advertisingTransportation safety and securityVeterans' pensions and compensation

VETS Safe Travel Act

USA118th CongressHR-7365| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2025
Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act or the VETS Safe Travel Act This act 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has determined to have a service-connected disability and require the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other device to aid with mobility due to (1) loss, or loss of use, of an extremity; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness. The veteran must also be in the patient enrollment system of the VA. The act specifies that the TSA may not increase enrollment fees for the PreCheck Program in order to carry out this fee waiver program. The VA and the TSA must implement a process under which eligible veterans may receive the PreCheck Program benefit. Further, the VA and the TSA must implement a process to provide disabled veterans with effective outreach about programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities. The VA and the TSA must also assess the awareness of veterans of relevant TSA programs and examine the need and feasibility of other measures to improve travel security procedures for disabled veterans.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
6 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3356
VETS Safe Travel Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-855
VETS Safe Travel Act
Feb 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Feb 29, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 25, 2024
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Sep 25, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 691.
Dec 10, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.
Dec 10, 2024
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Dec 10, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6566-6568)
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.
Dec 10, 2024
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)
Dec 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5487
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 19, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)
Dec 19, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2024
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Jan 4, 2025
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-238.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3356
    VETS Safe Travel Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-855
    VETS Safe Travel Act


  • February 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2024
    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.


  • February 15, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • February 29, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 25, 2024
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • September 25, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 25, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 691.


  • December 10, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-846, Part I.


  • December 10, 2024
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.


  • December 10, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6566-6568)


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7365.


  • December 10, 2024
    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)


  • December 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6566-6567)


  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5487
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 19, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)


  • December 19, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 19, 2024
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 27, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • January 4, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • January 4, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 118-238.
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (47)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceGovernment information and archivesMarketing and advertisingTransportation safety and securityVeterans' pensions and compensation