H.R. 5915 would 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.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inScreening Applied Fairly and Equitably to editTruckers Act of 2008, or the wikiSAFE Truckers Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) designate security sensitive material; and be(2) prohibit an individual from operating a motor vehicle in commerce while transporting such material, unless the firstoperator of the motor vehicle holds a transportation security card issued by the Secretary.

Directs the Secretary to provideprohibit a detailed summaryperson (shipper) from offering a security sensitive material for transportation by motor vehicle, or causing the transportation of such material by motor vehicle, unless the bill!)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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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/2/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
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== Points in Favor ==

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