1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22375February 8, 2006Reauthorizing and Restructuring theTransportation Security AdministrationsAviation Security Functions: LegislativeIssues and ApproachesBart EliasSpecialist in Av
2、iation Safety, Security and TechnologySummaryAuthorization for aviation security functions carried out by the TransportationSecurity Administration (TSA) are set to expire at the end of FY2006. In the Senate, areauthorization bill (S. 1052) has been introduced that would set authorized amounts forav
3、iation security near current appropriated levels, but would increase funding formaritime and land security functions, which make up a relatively small component ofthe TSAs overall budget. In the House, a reauthorization bill has not yet beenintroduced, but a proposal to restructure the TSAs aviation
4、 security functions (H.R.4439) has been offered. Under the proposed restructuring plan, a performance-basedAviation Screening Organization (ASO) would be established within the TSA to carryout day-to-day federal screening operations. The bill also seeks to improve theScreening Partnership Program (S
