The House Wednesday approved legislation (H.R. 5982) to study ways to speed the deployment of biometric identifier systems for airport workers.
The biometrics bill would require TSA to conduct a detailed study in consultation with industry and an aviation and airport security working group.
AAAE and a number of airports are working together through the Biometric Airport Security Identification Consortium (BASIC) to move forward with biometrics in a way that meets security objectives and protects the investments airports have made with badging and access control systems, builds upon existing processes and technologies, and provides for local control and flexibility.
The House also approved several aviation security related bills to create an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight; to establish within DHS an Office for Bombing Prevention; and to prohibit advance notice to TSA screeners of covert testing.
AAAE legislative members may view the full Airport Alert online at http://www.aaae.org/government/125_AAAE_Airport_Legislative_Alliance/200_Airport_Alerts/066_2008_Airport_Alerts/legdescription.html?Alert_ID=990.
