Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline enrollment processes for transportation workers needing security clearances, specifically targeting the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HAZMAT) programs. It mandates that TSA allow applicants to use one application and biometric data for multiple programs, reduce fees for multiple applications, and align expiration dates across programs. The bill also requires TSA to conduct an audit of its security threat assessment programs to identify and eliminate duplicative costs while maintaining national security. These changes will directly affect transportation workers, including truck drivers and port workers, who need security clearances to perform their jobs. The bill aims to make the security clearance process more efficient and cost-effective for applicants and the TSA.