Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

The nation's air, land, and marine transportation systems are designed for accessibility and efficiency, two characteristics that make them highly vulnerable to terrorist attack. While hardening the transportation sector from terrorist attack is difficult, reasonable measures can be taken to deter terrorists.

Aviation security has been a major focus of transportation security policy following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the aftermath of these attacks, the 107th Congress moved quickly to pass the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA; P.L. 107-71) creating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and mandating a federalized workforce of security screeners to inspect airline passengers and their baggage. The act gave the TSA broad authority to assess vulnerabilities in aviation security and take steps to mitigate these risks. The TSA's progress on aviation security has been the subject of considerable congressional oversight over the past four years. Aviation security policy and programs continue to be of considerable interest for me.

In addition to transportation security, you can rest assured that I will continue to keep federal money coming back to the 6th District of Maryland for road and highway maintenance and
improvements as a major priority in my agenda. With the expansion of business and home developments, it is crucial that our infrastructure is able to maintain this growth.

Transportation Links*

U.S. Department of Transportation

Transportation Security Administration

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

National Transportation Safety Board

* I do not necessarily support all of the information and opinions expressed therein.