S. 509 · 110th Congress
Aviation Security Improvement Act
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Aviation Security Improvement Act - Extends funding for aviation security.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 6, 2007
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Aviation Security Improvement Act
Latest action (Mar 5, 2007): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 6, 2007
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.