6 USC 1119 - Voluntary use of credentialing

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 25, 2025

§ 1119.

Voluntary use of credentialing

(a)

In general

(b)

Issuance of cards

The Secretary of Homeland Security—

(1)

shall expand the transportation security card program, consistent with section 70105 of title 46, to allow an applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation to apply for a transportation security card; and

(2)

may charge reasonable fees, in accordance with section 469(a) of this title, for providing the necessary credentialing and background investigation.

(c)

Vetting

(d)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation

The term “applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation” means only an individual who—

(A)

because of employment is regulated by the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, or Coast Guard and is required to have a background records check to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver’s license issued by a State under section 5103a of title 49; or

(B)

is required to have a credential and background records check under section 622(d)(2) 1

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of this title at a facility with activities that are regulated by the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, or Coast Guard.

(2)

Valid transportation security card

The term “valid transportation security card” means a transportation security card that is—

(A)

issued under section 70105 of title 46;

(B)

not expired;

(C)

shows 2

 So in original.

no signs of tampering; and

(D)

bears ² a photograph of the individual representing such card.

(Pub. L. 115–254, div. K, title I, § 1977, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3617.)

cite as: 6 USC 1119