S. 4769 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4769 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Scott of Florida, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Moran) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize and modernize the registered traveler program of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Registered Traveler Act of 2022. 2. Registered traveler program (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 44920 the following: 44920a. Registered Traveler Program (a) In general The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration— (1) shall establish and maintain the Registered Traveler Program; and (2) may issue rules consistent with security requirements established under the Registered Traveler Program airport security plan amendment issued by the Administration to airports and airlines to carry out this section. (b) Reimbursement (1) In general The Administrator may accept reimbursement from a private entity operating under the Registered Traveler Program for actual expenses incurred by the Administration for staffing, equipment, and any other resources that are in addition to the staffing, equipment, and other resources that are necessary to carry out this section. (2) Treatment of reimbursements The Administrator shall deposit any reimbursement accepted under subparagraph (A) to the account providing appropriations to the Administration. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to diminish the authority of the Administrator under this title to establish and enforce regulations for transportation security. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 449 of title 49, Untied States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44920 the following: 44920a. Registered Traveler Program. .