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A bill to provide PreCheck to certain severly injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
1/3/2025, 6:57 PM
Summary of Bill S 5487
The PreCheck program allows eligible travelers to go through security screening more quickly, without having to remove their shoes, belts, or laptops. By extending this benefit to severely injured or disabled veterans, the bill aims to make air travel less burdensome for those who have already sacrificed so much for their country.
In addition to providing PreCheck benefits to eligible veterans, the bill also includes provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify and verify those who qualify for the program. This collaboration between agencies ensures that the benefits of the bill are effectively and efficiently implemented. Overall, the "PreCheck for Severely Injured or Disabled Veterans Act" is a bipartisan effort to honor and support those who have served our country and suffered significant injuries in the process. By providing expedited security screening through the PreCheck program, the bill aims to make travel easier and more accessible for these deserving veterans.
Congressional Summary of S 5487
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 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 bill 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.
Current Status of Bill S 5487
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5487
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5487
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Comments
Aspyn Dickerson
1 year ago
I think this bill is good for veterans who are severely injured or disabled. It gives them access to PreCheck, which can make traveling easier for them. I support anything that helps our veterans, they deserve it.
