H.R. 6047 · 111th Congress
Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nita Lowey
- Introduced
- 2010-07-30
- Latest action
- 2010-08-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Summary
Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to: (1) issue regulations, directives, or other appropriate measures to implement requirements directing airport perimeter screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured airport area; and (2) set a schedule for requiring airports to update their airport security plans to comply with such perimeter screening requirements.
Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire the necessary number of passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security.