TSA Second Screening Act

TSA Second Screening Act

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration to offer passengers an opportunity to undergo a secondary screening using advanced imaging technology prior to undergoing a physical inspection if an initial screening detects an object of concern.

The TSA Second Screening Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 458, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening process at airports.

The main provision of the TSA Second Screening Act is to require the TSA to implement a second screening process for certain passengers who have already undergone the standard security screening. This second screening would be conducted using advanced screening technology and would be targeted towards individuals who may pose a higher security risk.

The bill also includes provisions for the TSA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the second screening process and to report the findings to Congress. Additionally, the legislation calls for the TSA to develop guidelines for determining which passengers should undergo the second screening and to ensure that the process is conducted in a manner that respects passengers' privacy and civil liberties. Overall, the TSA Second Screening Act aims to enhance the security measures in place at airports while also ensuring that the screening process is conducted in a fair and efficient manner. The bill is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.