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Congress Clears TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

December 19, 2024
Government

Senate Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

The Senate recently passed the bipartisan Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.

November 27, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

House Committee Approves TSA Clearance Bill

A committee in the House of Representatives easily approved a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers’ access to security credentials.

September 26, 2024
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Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.

July 31, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Senators Introduce TSA Clearance Bill

Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.

March 20, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA, Stakeholders Press Congress on TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill

American Trucking Associations is among the stakeholders recently calling on congressional committees to pass a bill that expedites applications for commercial drivers seeking security credentials.

July 13, 2022
GovernmentSafety

Senators Introduce TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill

Legislation designed to expedite the application process for commercial drivers seeking certain security credentials was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

June 7, 2022
Government

TSA PreCheck Bill May Have Applications for Trucking, ATA Says

A U.S. Senate bill meant to facilitate online and mobile access for Transportation Security Administration background checks has been endorsed by American Trucking Associations.

December 1, 2020
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TSA Requires Enhanced Training for Freight Railroads, Surface Transportation Operators

Freight railroads are among the transportation operations tasked with enhancing security training for certain employees as part of a recent mandate by the Transportation Security Administration.

April 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Congressional Committees to Examine Transportation Funding, Security

Congress’ first week back from its August recess will feature hearings examining funding options for highway projects and security conditions across the aviation landscape.

September 6, 2019