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Easier Airport Screening for Disabled Veterans and Passengers with Disabilities.

This law significantly improves airport security screening for severely injured veterans and passengers with disabilities or medical conditions. It mandates free enrollment in the expedited screening program (PreCheck) for eligible, severely disabled veterans. Furthermore, it requires annual, specialized training for TSA staff to ensure more sensitive and effective screening procedures for all passengers with disabilities.
Key points
Severely injured veterans (e.g., loss of limb, paralysis, permanent blindness) will receive free enrollment in the TSA PreCheck expedited airport screening program.
Airport security personnel (TSOs) must undergo separate, annual training focused specifically on properly and sensitively screening passengers with disabilities.
Passengers with disabilities or medical conditions eligible for expedited screening must be provided access to such procedures, including in dedicated lanes.
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Print number: 118_HR_8645
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers with Disabilities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8645.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Severely injured veterans (e.g., loss of limb, paralysis, permanent blindness) will receive free enrollment in the TSA PreCheck expedited airport screening program.
  • Airport security personnel (TSOs) must undergo separate, annual training focused specifically on properly and sensitively screening passengers with disabilities.
  • Passengers with disabilities or medical conditions eligible for expedited screening must be provided access to such procedures, including in dedicated lanes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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