Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment in TSA PreCheck
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced the Secure Traveler Act, legislation that would expand enrollment in TSA PreCheck for individuals who have passed extensive background checks, like federal employees holding an active security clearance and law enforcement officers.
“My Secure Traveler Act would allow more people who are already serving in positions of public trust to more easily enroll in TSA PreCheck,” said Thune. “It would free up resources that could be used on other travelers and help cut down on long airport security lines, which are potentially vulnerable targets for those wishing to cause harm. This bill builds off of the progress of last year’s FAA reauthorization bill, an effort I led when I served as chairman of the Commerce Committee, and it will remain a priority for me. If we can move passengers through TSA checkpoints faster, in an effective and secure way, the travel experience will be better and less stressful, and with shorter lines, it will be safer, too.”