Aviation Security Technologies and Procedures: Screening Passengers and Baggage

Morgan, Daniel

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Transportation;    Government regulation;    Airlines - Security measures;   

RP-ID  :  RL31151
RP-ID  :  RL31151 2001-10-26

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, there is intense congressional interest in improving the security screening process for airline passengers and their baggage. In the United States, screening is the responsibility of the airlines, which generally contract the work out to screening companies. The Federal Aviation Administration has regulatory authority, deploys security equipment in airports, and conducts research and development on security technology. Congress has begun to consider several bills in this area that have been introduced since the September 11 attacks, as well as Administration proposals and actions.