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H.R. 2200 (111th)

Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act

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Introduced

30 April 2009

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Summary

Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for FY2010 and FY2011. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (TSA), to: (1) report to the appropriate congressional committees on TSA use of a risk-based system for allocating security resources effectively; and (2) include in each TSA procurement contract a requirement that the contractor implement a plan for the award of subcontracts to small businesses. Eliminates the bag match program (under which no checked baggage is placed aboard an aircraft unless the passenger who checked the baggage is aboard the aircraft) as an alternate method of baggage screening where explosive detection equipment is available, unless there are exigent circumstances. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to: (1) make sure that advance notice of a covert test of a transportation security system is not provided to any individual (including any security screener) before completion of the test, with specified exceptions; (2) develop a plan for a system to verify the identity and status of law enforcement officers flying armed; (3) establish in the Federal Air Marshal Service an Office of the Ombudsman; (4) issue security standards for foreign repair stations that perform maintenance on U.S. aircraft; (5) require certain security information sharing procedures for airport Federal Security Directors; and (6) establish in the TSA an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, including air cargo and general aviation security working groups. Directs the Secretary to carry out a general aviation security grant program for projects to improve perimeter, airfield, and terminal security. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to: (1) develop a strategic risk-based plan to improve airport transportation security; (2) carry out a biometrics identifier airport access enhancement demonstration program for individuals with access to secure airport areas; and (3) establish training programs to update transportation security officers on screening procedures and technologies in response to weaknesses identified in covert tests at airports. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on progress made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the advanced passenger prescreening system. Directs the Secretary to develop a strategic plan for the integration of transportation security technologies with high approval or testing results from the DHS Directorate of Science and Technology and the Transportation Security Laboratory. Requires reports to Congress on: (1) deployment of optimal in-line baggage screening solutions and replacement of aging equipment at commercial service airports; (2) TSA use of certain funds to award a contract for installation of explosive detection screening systems or other screening technology at airports; and (3) a review of minimum standards and policies governing federal air marshal rest periods between deployments. Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to establish the Surface Transportation Security Inspection Office. Requires the Secretary to: (1) hire additional inspectors for FY2010 and FY2011; and (2) develop performance measures and a plan to ensure the interoperability of communications among Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) team components. Directs the Secretary to establish a Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee, including a passenger rail and public transportation security working group and a freight rail security working group. Requires reports to Congress on: (1) a human capital plan for surface transportation security personnel; (2) the status of DHS surface transportation security training regulations; and (3) TSA administration of public transportation security assistance grants. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on: (1) international lessons learned for securing passenger rail and public transportation systems; and (2) uniform security background checks under state and federal transportation security programs. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to conduct underwater tunnel and passenger rail security demonstration projects. Directs the Secretary to: (1) increase the number of explosives detection canine teams certified by the TSA for transportation-related security; and (2) expand the use of canine teams to detect vapor wave trails in public transportation security environments. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring an individual to hold a transportation security card, or be accompanied by another individual who holds such a card, if he or she: (1) has been issued a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document; (2) is not allowed unescorted access to a secure area of a vessel or facility; and (3) is engaged in the operation of a live animal-propelled vessel.

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