Amendment, as offered, requires TSA to establish protocols for identity verification of individuals who travel with known air traveler credentials. As modified, (text appears on page H6199 of the Congressional Record) the amendment provides for alternative screening procedures for individuals with top security clearances including random, risk-based screening determined to be necessary to respond to a specific threat to security.

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Amendment Number
165
Description
Amendment, as offered, requires TSA to establish protocols for identity verification of individuals who travel with known air traveler credentials. As modified, (text appears on page H6199 of the Congressional Record) the amendment provides for alternative screening procedures for individuals with top security clearances including random, risk-based screening determined to be necessary to respond to a specific threat to security.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-127 to require the Assistant Secretary to establish a `known air traveler cred ential' that incorporates biometric identifier technology.
Congress
111
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 4, 2009
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H6199)
Latest Action Time
14:10:09
Submitted Date
Jun 4, 2009
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 165 — Informed