[House Report 114-227]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
114th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session } { 114-227
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IMPROVED SECURITY VETTING FOR AVIATION WORKERS ACT OF 2015
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July 27, 2015.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. McCaul, from the Committee on Homeland Security, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 2750]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Homeland Security, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 2750) to reform programs of the Transportation
Security Administration, streamline transportation security
regulations, and for other purposes, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon with an amendment and recommend
that the bill as amended do pass.
CONTENTS
Page
Purpose and Summary.............................................3
Background and Need for Legislation.............................3
Hearings........................................................3
Committee Consideration.........................................4
Committee Votes.................................................5
Committee Oversight Findings....................................5
New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditure5
Congressional Budget Office Estimate............................5
Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives...........7
Duplicative Federal Programs....................................7
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits........................................................7
Federal Mandates Statement......................................7
Preemption Clarification........................................7
Disclosure of Directed Rule Makings.............................8
Advisory Committee Statement....................................8
Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................8
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation..................8
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported...........9
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Improved Security Vetting for Aviation
Workers Act of 2015''.
SEC. 2. AVIATION SECURITY.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XVI of the Homeland Security Act
of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 561 et seq.) is amended by adding after section 1601
the following new section:
``SEC. 1602. VETTING OF AVIATION WORKERS.
``(a) In General.--By not later than December 31, 2015, the
Administrator, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary for Policy
of the Department, shall request from the Director of National
Intelligence access to additional data from the Terrorist Identities
Datamart Environment (TIDE) data and any or other terrorism-related
information to improve the effectiveness of the Administration's
credential vetting program for individuals with unescorted access to
sensitive areas of airports.
``(b) Security Inspection.--By not later than December 31, 2015, the
Administrator shall issue guidance for Transportation Security
Inspectors to annually review airport badging office procedures for
applicants seeking access to sensitive areas of airports. Such guidance
shall include a comprehensive review of applicants' Criminal History
Records Check (CHRC) and work authorization documentation during the
course of an inspection.
``(c) Information Sharing.--By not later than December 31, 2015, the
Administrator may conduct a pilot program of the Rap Back Service, in
coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
to determine the feasibility of full implementation of a service
through which the Administrator would be notified of a change in status
of an individual holding a valid credential granting unescorted access
to sensitive areas of airports across eligible Administration-regulated
populations.
``(d) Procedures.--The pilot program under subsection (c) shall
evaluate whether information can be narrowly tailored to ensure that
the Administrator only receives notification of a change with respect
to a disqualifying offense under the credential vetting program under
subsection (a), as specified in 49 C.F.R. 1542.209, and in a manner
that complies with current regulations for fingerprint-based criminal
history records checks. The pilot program shall be carried out in a
manner so as to ensure that, in the event that notification is made
through the Rap Back Service of a change but a determination of arrest
status or conviction is in question, the matter will be handled in a
manner that is consistent with current regulations. The pilot program
shall also be carried out in a manner that is consistent with current
regulations governing an investigation of arrest status, correction of
Federal Bureau of Investigation records and notification of
disqualification, and corrective action by the individual who is the
subject of an inquiry.
``(e) Determination and Submission.--If the Administrator determines
that full implementation of the Rap Back Service is feasible and can be
carried out in a manner that is consistent with current regulations for
fingerprint-based criminal history checks, including the rights of
individuals seeking credentials, the Administrator shall submit such
determination, in writing, to the Committee on Homeland Security of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate, together with information on the costs
associated with such implementation, including the costs incurred by
the private sector. In preparing this determination, the Administrator
shall consult with the Chief Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer
of the Department to ensure that protocols are in place to align the
period of retention of personally identifiable information and
biometric information, including fingerprints, in the Rap Back Service
with the period in which the individual who is the subject of an
inquiry has a valid credential.
``(f) Credential Security.--By not later than September 30, 2015, the
Administrator shall issue guidance to airports mandating that all
federalized airport badging authorities place an expiration date on
airport credentials commensurate with the period of time during which
an individual is lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
``(g) Aviation Worker Lawful Status.--By not later than December 31,
2015, the Administrator shall review the denial of credentials due to
issues associated with determining an applicant's lawful status in
order to identify airports with specific weaknesses and shall
coordinate with such airports to mutually address such weaknesses, as
appropriate.
``(h) Reports to Congress.--Upon completion of the determinations and
reviews required under this section, the Administrator shall brief the
Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the results of
such determinations and reviews.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to
section 1601 the following new item:
``Sec. 1602. Vetting of aviation workers.''.
SEC. 3. STATUS UPDATE ON RAP BACK SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall
submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate a report on the status of plans to conduct a pilot program
in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Rap
Back Service in accordance with subsection (c) of section 1602 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 2 of this Act. The
report shall include details on the business, technical, and resource
requirements for the Transportation Security Administration and pilot
program participants, and provide a timeline and goals for the pilot
program.
Purpose and Summary
The purpose of H.R. 2750 is to reform programs of the
Transportation Security Administration, streamline
transportation security regulations, and for other purposes.
Background and Need for Legislation
The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General
recently released a report entitled ``TSA Can Improve Aviation
Worker Vetting'' (DHS OIG-15-98) which found that 73 aviation
workers with access to secure areas in our nation's airports
had links to terrorism. Some of the issues noted by the report
included policies that prevented the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) from having access to all the terrorism
category codes in the agency's extract of the Terrorist
Screening Database used to vet employees, and limited oversight
of airport operators performing criminal history and work
authorization checks on the aviation workers. The report made
six recommendations to strengthen the vetting of credentialed
aviation workers. This legislation codifies several of those
recommendations and ensures that TSA has access to the
necessary data to properly vet aviation employees, strengthen
its criminal background check capabilities, and better-resolve
issues of lawful status for credential applicants.
The need for enhanced and robust employee vetting stems
from the threat to aviation posed by those with access to
sensitive and secure areas at airports. A number of incidents
in recent years have highlighted security gaps in the employee
vetting process, including gun and drug smuggling operations,
as well as instances of radicalization of aviation workers.
While there has not yet been a successful instance of terrorism
perpetrated by an aviation worker, the Committee seeks to close
perceived gaps in vetting and strengthen the overall security
of the aviation sector.
Hearings
No legislative hearings were held on H.R. 2750, however,
the Committee held the following oversight hearings on airport
access control:
112th Congress
The Subcommittee on Transportation Security held a hearing
on May 16, 2012, entitled ``Access Control Point Breaches at
Our Nation's Airports: Anomalies or Systemic Failures?'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.John P. Sammon,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Security Policy and Industry
Engagement, Transportation Security Administration, Department
of Homeland Security; Mr.Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector
General, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Mark Crosby, Chief
of Public Safety and Security, Portland International Airport,
testifying on behalf of the American Association of Airport
Executives; Captain Sean P. Cassidy, First Vice President, Air
Line Pilots Association, International; and Mr.William Swift,
Chairman, Airport Minority Advisory Council.
114th Congress
On February 3, 2015, the Subcommittee on Transportation
Securit held a hearing entitled ``A Review of Access Control
Measures at Our Nation's Airports.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Mr. Mark Hatfield, Acting Deputy Administrator,
Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security; Mr. Doug Perdue, Deputy Assistant Director,
Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
U.S. Department of Justice; Ms. Sharon L. Pinkerton, Senior
Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Airlines for
America; and Mr. Miguel Southwell, General Manager, Hartsfield-
Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Subcommittee continued its hearing on April 30, 2015,
with a hearing entitled ``A Review of Access Control Measures
at Our Nation's Airports, Part II.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Mr. Melvin J. Carraway, Acting Administrator,
Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security; Jeanne M. Olivier, A.A.E., Assistant
Director, Aviation Security and Technology, Security Operations
and Programs Department, The Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey, testifying on behalf of The American Association of
Airport Executives; and Mr. Steven Grossman, Chief Executive
Officer/Executive Director, Jacksonville International Airport,
Jacksonville Aviation Authority, testifying on behalf of The
Airports Council International, North America.
On June 16, 2015, the Subcommittee on Transportation
Security held a hearing entitled ``How TSA Can Improve Aviation
Worker Vetting.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon.
John Roth, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security; Ms. Stacey Fitzmaurice, Deputy Assistant
Administrator, Office of Intelligence and Analysis,
Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security; and Ms. Jennifer Grover, Director,
Transportation Security and Coast Guard Issues, Homeland
Security and Justice Team, U.S. Government Accountability
Office.
Committee Consideration
The Committee met on June 23, 2015, to consider H.R. 2750,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a
favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice vote. The
Committee took the following actions:
The following amendments were offered:
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute offered by Mr.
Katko (#1); was AGREED TO by voice vote.
An amendment offered by Mr. Thompson of Mississippi to the
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (#1A); was AGREED TO by
voice vote.
Page 2, line 15, strike ``in criminal or certain civil activity of
an individual'' and insert ``in status of an individual''.
Page 2 beginning line 19, insert a new subsections entitled ``(d)
Procedures.'' and ``(e) Determination and Submission.''
The Subcommittee on Transportation Security met on June 16,
2015, to consider H.R. 2750, and ordered the measure reported
to the Full Committee with a favorable recommendation, amended,
by voice vote. The Subcommittee took the following actions:
The following amendments were offered:
An en bloc amendment offered by Miss Rice of New York (#1);
was AGREED TO by voice vote.
Consisting of the following amendments:
An Amendment:
In section 2 of the bill, in the proposed section 1601 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002, amend subsection (a) with a new
subsection entitled ``(a) In General.''
An amendment:
In section 2 of the bill, in the proposed section 1601 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002, amend subsection (c) with a new
subsection entitled ``(c) Information Sharing.''
At the end of the bill, add new section entitled ``Sec. 3. Status
Update on Rap Back Service Pilot Program.''
Committee Votes
Clause 3(b) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires the Committee to list the recorded
votes on the motion to report legislation and amendments
thereto.
No recorded votes were requested during consideration of
H.R. 2750.
Committee Oversight Findings
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee has held oversight
hearings and made findings that are reflected in this report.
New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures
In compliance with clause 3(c)(2) of Rule XIII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, the Committee finds that H.R.
2750, the Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of
2015, would result in no new or increased budget authority,
entitlement authority, or tax expenditures or revenues.
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
The Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared
by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, July 24, 2015.
Hon. Michael McCaul,
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2750, the Improved
Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Megan
Carroll.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Sunshine
(For Keith Hall, Director).
Enclosure.
H.R. 2750--Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is
responsible for ensuring that workers who require unescorted
access to secure areas of airports are vetted in accordance
with security-related requirements. Such vetting procedures
include checks of individuals' criminal backgrounds and
immigration status as well as checks against terrorist
databases. H.R. 2750 would direct TSA to undertake additional
activities to enhance procedures for vetting airport workers,
particularly by expanding efforts to share data and terrorist-
related information among federal agencies responsible for
intelligence and law enforcement.
Based on information from TSA, CBO estimates that
implementing H.R. 2750 would have no significant effect on the
federal budget. According to the agency, many of the data-
sharing activities authorized under H.R. 2750 are already
occurring under current law. As a result, CBO estimates that
any additional costs incurred under the legislation would not
exceed $500,000 annually; such spending would be subject to the
availability of appropriated funds. Enacting H.R. 2750 would
not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-
go procedures do not apply.
H.R. 2750 would impose an intergovernmental and private-
sector mandate as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) on airport authorities that issue badges to people
authorized to work at airports. The bill would require those
authorities to set the expiration of badges to correspond with
a person's authorization to work in the United States. Under
current law, badges must expire at least every two years. This
bill would require airport authorities to change practices for
the issuance of badges. Based on information from TSA and
groups representing airport authorities, CBO estimates that the
cost to both public and private airports of complying with the
mandate would be small and well below the annual thresholds
established in UMRA for intergovernmental and private-sector
mandates ($77 million and $154 million, respectively in 2015,
adjusted annually for inflation).
The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Megan Carroll
(for federal costs), Melissa Merrell (for intergovernmental
mandates), and Amy Petz (for private-sector mandates). The
estimate was approved by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Assistant
Director for Budget Analysis.
Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H.R. 2750 contains the following
general performance goals and objectives, including outcome
related goals and objectives authorized.
This bill requires that the Administrator of the
Transportation Security Administration provide a briefing to
the appropriate Congressional committees on the status of the
various actions required by the legislation, including
requesting additional data from the Director of National
Intelligence, issuing additional guidance to Transportation
Security Inspectors for reviewing airport badging procedures,
determining the feasibility of implementing the Rap Back
Service for credentialed aviation workers, and requiring that
airport badging officials place expiration dates on airport
credentials that are commensurate with an individual's lawful
authorization to work in the United States.
Additionally, the bill requires the Administrator to report
to the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation on the status of the pilot program of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Rap Back Service. This report
is required to include details on the business, technical, and
resource requirements for the TSA and pilot program
participants, and provide a timeline for the pilot program.
Duplicative Federal Programs
Pursuant to clause 3(c) of Rule XIII, the Committee finds
that H.R. 2750 does not contain any provision that establishes
or reauthorizes a program known to be duplicative of another
Federal program.
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits
In compliance with Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, this bill, as reported, contains no
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of the Rule
XXI.
Federal Mandates Statement
The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal
mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act.
Preemption Clarification
In compliance with section 423 of the Congressional Budget
Act of 1974, requiring the report of any Committee on a bill or
joint resolution to include a statement on the extent to which
the bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt State,
local, or Tribal law, the Committee finds that H.R. 2750 does
not preempt any State, local, or Tribal law.
Disclosure of Directed Rule Makings
The Committee estimates that H.R. 2750 would require no
directed rule makings.
Advisory Committee Statement
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act were created by this
legislation.
Applicability to Legislative Branch
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation
Section 1. Short Title.
This section provides that bill may be cited as the
``Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015''.
Section 2. Aviation Security.
This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
require the Administrator of the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary for Policy of the Department of Homeland Security, to
request additional Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment
data from the Director of National Intelligence to improve the
effectiveness of the Administration's credential vetting
program for individuals with unescorted access to secure areas
of airports. The Committee expects the coordination and request
to be conducted in a manner which seeks to result in TSA being
provided the appropriate data needed to adequately vet TSA-
regulated populations.
Additionally, this section directs TSA to issue additional
guidance for agency inspectors to review airport badging
procedures for workers applying for access to sensitive,
secured areas of airports, as well as documentation pertaining
to applicants' Criminal History Records Check and lawful work
authorization. The provision further allows TSA to coordinate a
pilot program of the Rap Back Service with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation among TSA-regulated populations, in order to
provide more timely visibility into aviation workers' criminal
history. Such pilot is to be conducted in compliance with
existing laws and regulations and should examine the ability of
the Rap Back Service to be tailored to the needs of the
Administrator in determining disqualifying offense occurrences.
The Administrator is also directed to submit to the appropriate
Congressional committees estimates on the costs associated with
the Rap Back Service's implementation, including costs incurred
by the private sector. The Administrator is also required to
consult with the Chief Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer
of the Department concerning the retention of personally
identifiable information and biometric information utilized by
Rap Back. The Committee sees the implementation of the Rap Back
Service as a positive step forward in perpetually vetting
populations of individuals with access to secure and sterile
areas of airports.
In this section, the bill also directs the Administrator of
TSA to issue guidance to airports requiring them to place
expiration dates on aviation worker credentials that are
commensurate with lawful work status in the United States and
to identify airports with consistent weaknesses in determining
lawful status to address shortfalls. The Administrator is also
required to review instances of credential denials based on
lawful status and work with airports to address weaknesses in
identifying individuals' lawful status. Lastly, the section
mandates a briefing to relevant Congressional committees on the
reviews required by the legislation, as well as a clerical
amendment to the Homeland Security Act.
The Committee takes seriously the insider threat posed to
the aviation sector and expects the Administration to work
closely with aviation stakeholders to close security
vulnerabilities in a cooperative and constructive manner, with
an emphasis on closing existing communication and information
gaps which prevent the Administration and the aviation sector
from adequately vetting individuals applying for access to
secure areas of airports.
Section 3. Status Update on Rap Back Service Pilot Program.
This section requires the Administrator to submit a report
to the appropriate Congressional committees on the status of
the Rap Back Service pilot program. This report is to include
details on the business, technical, and resource requirements
for the TSA and pilot program participants, along with a
timeline and goals for the pilot program.
The Committee sees the implementation of enhanced perpetual
vetting for Administration-regulated populations as a key
priority in enhancing aviation security and adressing the
evolving threat landscape. The Committee expects the
Administration to take all practicable steps to develop a
robust and comprehensive vetting system that is responsive to
the Administration's needs.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (new matter is
printed in italics and existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):
HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland
Security Act of 2002''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is
as follows:
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TITLE XVI--TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Subtitle A--General Provisions
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Sec. 1602. Vetting of aviation workers.
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TITLE XVI--TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Subtitle A--General Provisions
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SEC. 1602. VETTING OF AVIATION WORKERS.
(a) In General.--By not later than December 31, 2015, the
Administrator, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary for
Policy of the Department, shall request from the Director of
National Intelligence access to additional data from the
Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) data and any
or other terrorism-related information to improve the
effectiveness of the Administration's credential vetting
program for individuals with unescorted access to sensitive
areas of airports.
(b) Security Inspection.--By not later than December 31,
2015, the Administrator shall issue guidance for Transportation
Security Inspectors to annually review airport badging office
procedures for applicants seeking access to sensitive areas of
airports. Such guidance shall include a comprehensive review of
applicants' Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and work
authorization documentation during the course of an inspection.
(c) Information Sharing.--By not later than December 31,
2015, the Administrator may conduct a pilot program of the Rap
Back Service, in coordination with the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, to determine the feasibility of full
implementation of a service through which the Administrator
would be notified of a change in status of an individual
holding a valid credential granting unescorted access to
sensitive areas of airports across eligible Administration-
regulated populations.
(d) Procedures.--The pilot program under subsection (c) shall
evaluate whether information can be narrowly tailored to ensure
that the Administrator only receives notification of a change
with respect to a disqualifying offense under the credential
vetting program under subsection (a), as specified in 49 C.F.R.
1542.209, and in a manner that complies with current
regulations for fingerprint-based criminal history records
checks. The pilot program shall be carried out in a manner so
as to ensure that, in the event that notification is made
through the Rap Back Service of a change but a determination of
arrest status or conviction is in question, the matter will be
handled in a manner that is consistent with current
regulations. The pilot program shall also be carried out in a
manner that is consistent with current regulations governing an
investigation of arrest status, correction of Federal Bureau of
Investigation records and notification of disqualification, and
corrective action by the individual who is the subject of an
inquiry.
(e) Determination and Submission.--If the Administrator
determines that full implementation of the Rap Back Service is
feasible and can be carried out in a manner that is consistent
with current regulations for fingerprint-based criminal history
checks, including the rights of individuals seeking
credentials, the Administrator shall submit such determination,
in writing, to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate, together with information on
the costs associated with such implementation, including the
costs incurred by the private sector. In preparing this
determination, the Administrator shall consult with the Chief
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer of the Department to
ensure that protocols are in place to align the period of
retention of personally identifiable information and biometric
information, including fingerprints, in the Rap Back Service
with the period in which the individual who is the subject of
an inquiry has a valid credential.
(f) Credential Security.--By not later than September 30,
2015, the Administrator shall issue guidance to airports
mandating that all federalized airport badging authorities
place an expiration date on airport credentials commensurate
with the period of time during which an individual is lawfully
authorized to work in the United States.
(g) Aviation Worker Lawful Status.--By not later than
December 31, 2015, the Administrator shall review the denial of
credentials due to issues associated with determining an
applicant's lawful status in order to identify airports with
specific weaknesses and shall coordinate with such airports to
mutually address such weaknesses, as appropriate.
(h) Reports to Congress.--Upon completion of the
determinations and reviews required under this section, the
Administrator shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the results of
such determinations and reviews.
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