Transportation

Katko introduces checkpoint optimization act

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) on Friday introduced the Checkpoint Optimization Act of 2016 to overhaul the Transportation Safety Administration…

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Ayotte urges additions to “countries of concern” list

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) sent a letter on Thursday to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urging him…

8 years ago

TSA union takes out full-page ad requesting more screeners to alleviate long security lines

A union representing workers of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) took out a full-page ad in The Hill newspaper on…

8 years ago

McCaul urges Senate to take action on airport security bills

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) urged the Senate on Tuesday to pass two bills that seek to…

8 years ago

Legislators enact new steps to help alleviate long TSA lines

A coalition of Democratic lawmakers joined Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials on Monday in releasing new steps to help address…

8 years ago

Tyco Integrated Security unveils automated security system at Houston airport

Tyco Integrated Security recently unveiled a high-tech security system at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to help prevent costly exit…

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Katko calls upon Senate to pass TSA PreCheck expansion legislation

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) called upon the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to take action on his bipartisan TSA PreCheck…

8 years ago

Migration, border security highlight top issues at INTERPOL European meeting

The 44th International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) European Regional Conference is being held this week, with participants discussing the challenges…

8 years ago

Legislation introduced to prevent terrorist travel

A partisan coalition of House representatives on Monday introduced a bill to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)…

8 years ago

Schumer: Increase canine units, TSA agents to alleviate security wait times

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Monday for an immediate surge in canine inspection units at the Transportation Security…

8 years ago

TSA calls for 6,000 new employees to alleviate long security lines

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) called upon Congress on Monday to pass emergency legislation funding the hiring of more…

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Katko legislation to strengthen airport security passes House

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday authored by U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) to bolster security at…

8 years ago

Katko legislation aims to protect passengers, improve airline safety

U.S. Representative John Katko (R-NY) introduced the Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports through Enhanced Security Act,…

8 years ago

NARUC creates transportation task force to study network companies, rail issues

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) announced last week that the organization has signed a charter creating a…

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