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Aviation Security

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Written testimony of TSA Administrator for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “TSA: Security Gaps”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger addresses his vision for evolving the Transportation Security Administration.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges”

In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland”

In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.

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Aviation Security Policy

Aviation Security Policy

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DHS TRIP

The Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs—like airports—or crossing U.S. borders. DHS TRIP uses an online form that you complete using your computer and an Internet connection.

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S&T Checked Baggage Program Fact Sheet

S&T is working on automated high-speed, high-performance checked baggage explosives detection systems for acquisition by the TSA.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Johnson for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses counterterrorism, aviation security, federal .gov cybersecurity and immigration/border security.

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Written testimony of TSA Acting Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “A Review of Access Control Measures at Our Nation's Airports, Part II”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator Mel Carraway addresses TSA’s efforts in enhancing airport access control at our Nation’s airports.

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Report Assessing the Impact of the Automatic Selectee and No Fly Lists

Report Assessing the Impact of the Automatic Selectee and No Fly Lists

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Apex Screening at Speed

The Screening at Speed (SaS) Program is pursuing transformative R&D activities that support a future vision for increasing security effectiveness while dramatically reducing wait times and improving the passenger experience.