Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to Truckers Act of 2008

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a transportation security card from the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

4/29/2008--Introduced.
Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to Truckers Act of 2008, or the SAFE Truckers Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to:
(1) designate security sensitive material; and
(2) prohibit an individual from operating a motor vehicle in commerce while transporting such material, unless the operator of the motor vehicle holds a transportation security card issued by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to prohibit a person (shipper) from offering a security sensitive material for transportation by motor vehicle, or causing the transportation of such material by motor vehicle, unless the operator of the motor vehicle holds a transportation security card. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties for persons who violate the requirements of this Act. Prohibits a motor vehicle registered in Mexico or Canada from transporting security sensitive material in U.S. commerce until the operator of the motor vehicle has undergone a background records check similar to that required for U.S. commercial motor vehicle operators licensed to transport security sensitive materials in U.S. commerce. Requires the Secretary to conduct periodically a named-based background check against the U.S. integrated terrorism watch list of all individuals licensed to operate a motor vehicle to transport a hazardous material in commerce. Establishes task forces on:
(1) highway security; and
(2) crimes disqualifying individuals from certain transportation-related employment.

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Sponsor

• Rep. Daniel Lungren [R, CA-3]

Committees

• House Homeland Security
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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
April 29, 2008

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• Jun 02, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
• Apr 29, 2008: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
• Introduced on Apr 29, 2008.

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June 03, 2008 Another Certificate Proposed

HR 5915 IH. 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5915. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a transportation security card from the ...

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May 02, 2008 Rep. Lungren Introduces SAFE Truckers Act

Dan Lungren, R-California, has introduced the SAFE Truckers Act of 2008 (HR 5915), legislation that would "amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce ...

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April 28, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5915: To amend the Homeland Security ...

Daniel Lungren [R-CA] introduced HR 5915: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a transportation security card from the Secretary of ...

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