The long-term success of TSA's Screening Partnership Program is a priority for many Members of Congress and stakeholders around the country who understand the private sector is highly capable of providing efficient and effective screening services. Unfortunately, TSA's actions over the last few years seem to demonstrate that it does not share this goal. This hearing is an opportunity to examine the problems that currently exist with the program and encourage TSA to take steps to enable more airports to choose private-sector screening. This does not mean airports that participate in SPP are...
The long-term success of TSA's Screening Partnership Program is a priority for many Members of Congress and stakeholders around the country who unders...
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, or ATSA, gave TSA sweeping authorities to, among other things, create its own employee classification system rather than adhere to the Office of Personnel Management system like the vast majority of other Federal agencies. At the time, Congress determined it was best to align TSA with the Federal Aviation Administration, which also has its own employee classification system separate and apart from OPM. Today TSA has 20 percent more employees than FAA and we continue to see significant challenges with the size and scope of TSA's...
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, or ATSA, gave TSA sweeping authorities to, among other things, create its own employee classification sy...
The enemies of the United States still view the U.S. aviation sector as a highly-attractive target, as evidenced by several thwarted plots and attempted attacks. In addition to the threats posted by al-Qaeda and its affiliates, the thousands of foreign fighters, including U.S. citizens affiliated with terrorist groups like ISIS, are a growing and serious threat to the security of U.S. aviation and the homeland. TSA relies on a multi-layered approach to aviation security, with everything from Federal air marshals to canines to the latest explosive detection technology. One of the these layers...
The enemies of the United States still view the U.S. aviation sector as a highly-attractive target, as evidenced by several thwarted plots and attempt...
There have been a series of security breaches in which loaded weapons were brought onto commercial airplanes unbeknownst to TSA and airport officials, calling in question airport access control measures and employee vetting procedures. These alarming incidents could have had devastating consequences if those involved had intended to carry out attacks. TSA spends billions of dollars every year to ensure every passenger is screened before boarding a commercial flight. However, we must ask ourselves: What good is all the screening at the front door if we are not paying attention enough at the...
There have been a series of security breaches in which loaded weapons were brought onto commercial airplanes unbeknownst to TSA and airport officials,...
