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VETS Safe Travel Act

Introduced: February 5, 2021 Introduced by: Gosar, Paul A. Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

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Became law

Mar 22, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Feb 6, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Feb 5, 2021

Introduced in House

Feb 5, 2021

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.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 annual 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 to provide disabled veterans effective outreach about TSA programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities.

What's happening now March 22, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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