253 Russell Senate Office Building

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Transportation Security Administration Oversight: Confronting America’s Transportation Security Challenges.” This hearing will examine the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to implement new procedures to confront the evolving security threats to America’s transportation systems. 

Background:

Despite significant success in fighting global terrorism in the years since September 11^th, our Nation continues to face security threats to its transportation network. Although the TSA has made substantial progress in addressing these threats, terrorists continually adapt their tactics to account for new security measures. To effectively counter evolving threats, the TSA has focused on developing a layered, risk-based approach to security.  

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for the webcast hearing, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.

###