Sec. 3510. Expedited processing of applications for transportation security cards for separating members of the Armed Forces and veterans
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Section 70105 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall, using authority available under other provisions of law— seek to expedite processing of applications for transportation security cards under this section for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty service with a discharge other than a dishonorable discharge; in consultation with the Secretary of Defense— enhance efforts of the Department of Homeland Security in assisting members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty service with receiving a transportation security card, including by— including under the Transition Assistance Program under section 1144 of title 10— applications for such cards; and a form by which such a member may grant the member’s permission for government agencies to disclose to the Department of Homeland Security findings of background investigations of such member, for consideration by the Department in processing the member’s application for a transportation security card; providing opportunities for local officials of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to partner with military installations for that purpose; and ensuring that such members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to apply for such cards; seek to educate members of the Armed Forces with competencies that are transferable to maritime industries regarding— opportunities for employment in such industries; and the requirements and qualifications for, and duties associated with, transportation security cards; and cooperate with other Federal agencies to expedite the transfer to the Secretary the findings of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and issue or deny a transportation security card under this section for a veteran by not later than 13 days after the date of the submission of the application for the card, unless there is a substantial problem with the application that prevents compliance with this paragraph. .
Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 2 years, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate describing and assessing the efforts of such department to implement the amendment made by this section.