HR 7365 · 118th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

VETS Safe Travel Act

Introduced 2024-02-15· Sponsored by Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 118-238.(2025-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 7365, VETS Safe Travel Act

Oct 22, 2024

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on September 25, 2024

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans