The United States House of Representatives today passed legislation, S.2440, introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to strengthen airport security by increasing the standards and training for airport workers. Safety is the number one concern of the flying public.
Airport security is the first line of defense against terrorism.
Require criminal history record checks for all baggage screeners and security personnel. Increase and improve the required training for security screeners at U.S. airports. Hold security personnel individually responsible for security lapses. Senator Hutchison garnered strong bipartisan support for her legislation. The bill unanimously passed the Commerce Committee on June 15, 2000.