One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act
Airport Security: One-Stop Screening Extension
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a bipartisan bill that extends an existing program, which usually makes it easier to pass. However, many bills introduced without high-profile backing can stall in committee.
Key Points
- This bill extends a pilot program that lets international travelers skip a second security check when they land in the United States and transfer to another flight. It would move the program's end date from six years to ten years.
- To qualify, the foreign airport must use high-tech scanners that meet U.S. standards. Travelers also cannot have access to their checked bags during the layover, and customs officers must receive digital images of the bags before the plane lands.
- The goal is to make travel faster and easier for people flying from trusted foreign airports. By removing the need for a second screening, it reduces wait times and helps travelers make their connecting flights on time.
- Customs and Border Protection still has the power to pull any bag or person aside for a manual check if they see something suspicious. This ensures that security remains tight even while the process moves faster.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act
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