Section 5845 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(vii)(III), (B)(i)(I), is classified to section 5845 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(D)(iii), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of Title 8 and Tables.
The Classified Information Procedures Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(3)(D)(i), is Pub. L. 96–456,
The date of enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, referred to in subsec. (g)(1), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 116–283 which was approved
The date of the enactment of the SAFE Port Act, referred to in subsec. (j)(1)(C), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 109–347, which was approved
2022—Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(1), substituted “worker identification credentials” for “security cards” in section catchline.
Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(2)–(4), substituted “transportation worker identification credential” for “transportation security card”, “transportation worker identification credentials” for “transportation security cards”, and “credential” for “card” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(5), substituted “Credentials” for “Cards” in heading.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(6), substituted “Administrator of” for “Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(7), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i) and struck out former subsec. (i) which related to implementation schedule.
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(9), substituted “Worker Identification Credential” for “Security Card”, in subsec. heading, and “worker identification credential” for “security cards”, in par. (2) heading.
Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(7), redesignated subsec. (k) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (i).
Subsec. (j)(4). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(11), which directed amendment of subsec. (k), as so redesignated, by striking par. (4), was executed to subsec. (j) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and amendment by Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), which redesignated subsec. (k) as (j). Prior to amendment, par. (4) related to report on the pilot program.
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (m) as (k). Former subsec. (k) redesignated (j).
Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(10), substituted “subsection (j)(3)” for “subsection (k)(3)”.
Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (n) as (l) and struck out former subsec. (l). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of the SAFE Port Act, and every 6 months thereafter until the requirements under this section are fully implemented, the Secretary shall submit a report on progress being made in implementing such requirements to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in section 2(1) of the SAFE Port Act).”
Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (o) as (m). Former subsec. (m) redesignated (k).
Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (p) as (n). Former subsec. (n) redesignated (l).
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(12)(A), substituted “Worker Identification Credential” for “Security Card” in the subsec. heading.
Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (q) as (o). Former subsec. (o) redesignated (m).
Subsec. (o)(1). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(12)(B), substituted “subsection (j)(3)” for “subsection (k)(3)” and “Such receipt and activation shall” for “This plan shall”.
Subsec. (o)(2). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(12)(C), substituted “on-site receipt and activation of transportation worker identification credentials” for “on-site activation capability”.
Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (p) as (n).
Subsec. (q). Pub. L. 117–263, § 11804(a)(8), redesignated subsec. (q) as (o).
2021—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “shall—” and pars. (1) and (2) for “shall concurrently process an application from an individual for merchant mariner’s documents under chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, and an application from that individual for a transportation security card under this section.”
2016—Subsec. (b)(2)(G), (H). Pub. L. 114–328, § 3509(a)(1), added subpar. (G) and redesignated former subpar. (G) as (H).
Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(xv). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(9)(A), substituted “18 (popularly” for “18, popularly” and “Act)” for “Act”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(9)(B), substituted “(D) of paragraph” for “(D) paragraph” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 114–328, § 3509(a)(2), amended subsec. (j) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than
2010—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–281, § 809(1), inserted “allowed unescorted access to a secure area designated in a vessel security plan approved under section 70103 of this title” after “subtitle II of this title”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 111–281, § 809(2), inserted “allowed unescorted access to a secure area designated in a vessel security plan approved under section 70103 of this title” after “tank vessel”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–281, § 819, as amended by Pub. L. 111–330, added par. (3).
Subsec. (c)(3)(C). Pub. L. 111–281, § 903(c)(2), substituted “Director of National Intelligence” for “National Intelligence Director”.
Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 111–281, § 814, added subsec. (n).
Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 111–281, § 818(a), added subsecs. (o) and (p).
Subsec. (q). Pub. L. 111–281, § 823, added subsec. (q).
2007—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–53, § 1309(a)(1), substituted “determines under subsection (c) that the individual poses a security risk” for “decides that the individual poses a security risk under subsection (c)”.
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–53, § 1309(a)(2), inserted heading and amended text of par. (1) generally, substituting provisions relating to disqualifications, consisting of subpars. (A) to (E), for former provisions relating to when individuals may be denied transportation security cards, consisting of subpars. (A) to (D).
2006—Subsec. (b)(2)(G). Pub. L. 109–347, § 104(b)(1), added subpar. (G).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–347, § 104(b)(2), inserted “subparagraph (A), (B), or (D)” before “paragraph (1)”.
Subsec. (c)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 109–241 added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively.
Subsecs. (g) to (m). Pub. L. 109–347, § 104(a), added subsecs. (g) to (m).
Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3509(c),
Pub. L. 111–330, § 1,
Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVIII, § 11804(c), (d), “(c) The Secretary may not implement the rule entitled ‘Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)–Reader Requirements’ (81 Fed. Reg. 57651) for covered facilities before “(d) In this section, the term ‘covered facilities’ means—“(1) facilities that handle Certain Dangerous Cargoes in bulk and transfer such cargoes from or to a vessel;“(2) facilities that handle Certain Dangerous Cargoes in bulk, but do not transfer it from or to a vessel; and“(3) facilities that receive vessels carrying Certain Dangerous Cargoes in bulk but, during the vessel-to-facility interface, do not transfer it from or to the vessel.”
[For definition of “Secretary” as used in section 11804(c) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out above, see section 11002 of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 106 of Title 14, Coast Guard.]
Pub. L. 109–347, title I, § 104(c),
Pub. L. 117–146, § 23, “(a) In this section:“(1) The term ‘direct assistance to a United States port’ means the transportation of cargo directly to or from a United States port.“(2) The term ‘direct assistance to a United States port’ does not include—“(A) the transportation of a mixed load of cargo that includes—“(i) cargo that does not originate from a United States port; or“(ii) a container or cargo that is not bound for a United States port;“(B) any period during which a motor carrier or driver is operating in interstate commerce to transport cargo or provide services not in support of transportation to or from a United States port; or“(C) the period after a motor carrier dispatches the applicable driver or commercial motor vehicle of the motor carrier to another location to begin operation in interstate commerce in a manner that is not in support of transportation to or from a United States port.“(b) The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall jointly prioritize and expedite the consideration of applications for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential with respect to applicants that reasonably demonstrate that the purpose of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential is for providing, within the interior of the United States, direct assistance to a United States port.”
Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3509(b),
Pub. L. 114–278, § 1, “(a) “(1) Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [“(2) The actions described under paragraph (1) shall include—“(A) conducting a comprehensive risk analysis of security threat assessment procedures, including—“(i) identifying those procedures that need additional internal controls; and“(ii) identifying best practices for quality assurance at every stage of the security threat assessment;“(B) implementing the additional internal controls and best practices identified under subparagraph (A);“(C) improving fraud detection techniques, such as—“(i) by establishing benchmarks and a process for electronic document validation;“(ii) by requiring annual training for Trusted Agents; and“(iii) by reviewing any security threat assessment-related information provided by Trusted Agents and incorporating any new threat information into updated guidance under subparagraph (D);“(D) updating the guidance provided to Trusted Agents regarding the vetting process and related regulations;“(E) finalizing a manual for Trusted Agents and adjudicators on the vetting process; and“(F) establishing quality controls to ensure consistent procedures to review adjudication decisions and terrorism vetting decisions.“(3) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress that evaluates the implementation of the actions described in paragraph (1).“(b) “(1) Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [“(2) The assessment commissioned under paragraph (1) shall be conducted by a research organization with significant experience in port or maritime security, such as—“(A) a national laboratory;“(B) a university-based center within the Science and Technology Directorate’s centers of excellence network; or“(C) a qualified Federally-funded research and development center.“(3) The assessment commissioned under paragraph (1) shall—“(A) review the credentialing process by determining—“(i) the appropriateness of vetting standards;“(ii) whether the fee structure adequately reflects the current costs of vetting;“(iii) whether there is unnecessary redundancy or duplication with other Federal- or State-issued transportation security credentials; and“(iv) the appropriateness of having varied Federal and State threat assessments and access controls;“(B) review the process for renewing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials, including the number of days it takes to review application, appeal, and waiver requests for additional information; and“(C) review the security value of the Program by—“(i) evaluating the extent to which the Program, as implemented, addresses known or likely security risks in the maritime and port environments;“(ii) evaluating the potential for a non-biometric credential alternative;“(iii) identifying the technology, business process, and operational impacts of the use of the transportation security card and transportation security card readers in the maritime and port environments;“(iv) assessing the costs and benefits of the Program, as implemented; and“(v) evaluating the extent to which the Secretary of Homeland Security has addressed the deficiencies in the Program identified by the Government Accountability Office and the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security before the date of enactment of this Act.“(4) The assessment commissioned under paragraph (1) shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date on which the assessment is commissioned.“(5) Not later than 60 days after the date that the assessment is completed, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives the results of the assessment commissioned under this subsection.“(c) If the assessment commissioned under subsection (b) identifies a deficiency in the effectiveness of the Program, the Secretary of Homeland Security, not later than 60 days after the date on which the assessment is completed, shall submit a corrective action plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that—“(1) responds to findings of the assessment;“(2) includes an implementation plan with benchmarks;“(3) may include programmatic reforms, revisions to regulations, or proposals for legislation; and“(4) shall be considered in any rulemaking by the Department of Homeland Security relating to the Program.“(d) If a corrective action plan is submitted under subsection (c), the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall—“(1) not later than 120 days after the date of such submission, review the extent to which such plan implements the requirements under subsection (c); and“(2) not later than 18 months after the date of such submission, and annually thereafter for 3 years, submit a report to the congressional committees set forth in subsection (c) that describes the progress of the implementation of such plan.”
Pub. L. 112–213, title VII, § 709,
Pub. L. 111–281, title VIII, § 808, “(a) Within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [“(b) The requirement made by subsection (a) expires 1 year after the date the Secretary establishes the facilities required under that subsection.”
Pub. L. 111–281, title VIII, § 815, “(a) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(1) the feasibility of keeping those enrollment sites open after the date of enactment of this Act; and“(2) the quality of customer service, including the periods of time individuals are kept on hold on the telephone, whether appointments are kept, and processing times for applications.“(b) The Secretary shall develop timelines and benchmarks for implementing the findings of the assessment as the Secretary deems necessary.”
Pub. L. 111–281, title VIII, § 818(b), “(1) Within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [“(2) If the Comptroller General finds in the final report under paragraph (1) that it is feasible for a transportation security card to be sent to an approved applicant’s place of residence in a secure manner, the Secretary shall, within 1 year after the date of issuance of the final report by the Comptroller General, implement a secure process to permit an individual approved for a transportation security card to receive the card at the applicant’s place of residence or at the enrollment center of the individual’s choosing. The individual shall be responsible for any additional cost associated with the secure delivery of a transportation security card.”
Pub. L. 109–347, title I, § 106, “(1) treason, or conspiracy to commit treason;“(2) espionage, or conspiracy to commit espionage;“(3) sedition, or conspiracy to commit sedition; or“(4) a crime listed in chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, a comparable State law, or conspiracy to commit such crime.”