house Bill H.R. 4549
Does the TSA Need to Provide Screenings at Airports that Bring Back Passenger Flights?
Argument in favor
Small airports are the most convenient air travel option for many Americans who may live several hours away from a larger hub. If an airline wants to serve that airport and its consumers who haven’t had service, the TSA shouldn’t stand in the way by withholding security screenings.
04/12/2016
Yes! What an opportunity for returning military dogs and handlers! Show the laughable TSA how it's done.
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04/26/2016
TSA needs to become more efficient in their operations at both large airports and small
Argument opposed
If an airport has already lost passenger service once, it might be difficult to maintain service once its restored. The TSA shouldn’t allow service to return to small airports because the agency needs to save money, even if that inconveniences air traveling locals.
04/13/2016
In fact the TSA is a totally useless agency which should be abolished. Airports and airlines should be responsible for all security.
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04/12/2016
But, not for the reason presented here on this post. TSA is incompetent, let airports decide to provide services, flight or searches.
06/01/2016
If I recall correctly, a recent IG report indicated that the TSA failed to find 90% of contraband concealed in test baggage at major airports. What could possibly be the point in spreading this farce elsewhere?
Yes! What an opportunity for returning military dogs and handlers! Show the laughable TSA how it's done.
In fact the TSA is a totally useless agency which should be abolished. Airports and airlines should be responsible for all security.
But, not for the reason presented here on this post. TSA is incompetent, let airports decide to provide services, flight or searches.
The TSA is a boon-doggle, private security could handle small airports.
If it is a passenger airport, the TSA should be required to provide screening. The TSA has a horrible reputation of ineptitude so they don't carry the clout to deny any air port service. A trained monkey could provide better security screening than many of the TSA agents I've seen.
TSA needs to become more efficient in their operations at both large airports and small
The existing system is working ok. It does not need unfunded "help".
This bill may cause tax dollars but also has the ability to add local jobs and revenue.
Close an airport because the TSA doesn't want to screen passengers? No. But, they don't need a lot of expensive equipment and an army of inspectors. A trained dog and one inspector should be able to do the job better than the big airports do it anyway.
Treat them the same. The damage that could be done is more costly than the extra security.
If I recall correctly, a recent IG report indicated that the TSA failed to find 90% of contraband concealed in test baggage at major airports. What could possibly be the point in spreading this farce elsewhere?
TSA should provide screening at all domestic airports with part 121 air carriers. It provides the country with one level of service, one level of safety, and prevents lowest bidder contractors and low paid private employees from providing a an invaluable security service.
Yes the child molesters , and other perverts and the thieves and thugs that work for TSA need more places to apply their skills