A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes.
Aviation Security Improvement Act - Extends funding for aviation security.
Provides for a system to screen all cargo transported on domestic and foreign passenger airlines.
Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA Administrator) to: (1) evaluate the blast-resistant cargo container pilot program and then begin acquisition of containers to meet TSA cargo security program requirements; and (2) develop a system to make such containers available for use by domestic and foreign passenger airlines.
Sets forth requirements regarding: (1) preventing explosive devices on passenger planes; (2) deployment of explosive detection systems at airports; (3) not applying certain TSA personnel limitations; (4) specialized training for TSA officers; (5) an appeal process for passengers wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight; (6) a strategic plan to test and implement an advanced passenger prescreening system; and (7) certification of foreign repair stations.
Directs the Administrator to: (1) develop and implement a standardized airport threat and vulnerability assessment program; (2) based on a study, provide grants to airport operators for security upgrade projects; (3) develop a system under which foreign registered aircraft submit specified information to TSA; and (4) report on security credentials of airline crews.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1649)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1649-1651)
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-31.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-31.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
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