Congressional Hearing on Surface Transportation Security Technology
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
The hearing establishes the oversight framework for how federal agencies prioritize and fund security technologies that directly impact the screening processes and safety protocols for public transit and networks nationwide.
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Transportation Security Administration
The agency is responsible for implementing the security policies and technologies discussed during the hearing.
Public transit passengers
Passengers are subject to the security screening technologies and protocols developed and overseen by the agencies discussed.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
- The primary focus was the role of the Department of Homeland Security in deploying technology for surface transportation security.
- The hearing took place on January 30, 2018.
- Witnesses included representatives from the TSA's Surface Division and Intermodal Division, as well as the DHS Science and Technology Directorate.
- The discussion covered the development and implementation of explosive threat detection technologies.
- The Mineta Transportation Institute provided expert testimony regarding transportation security centers of excellence.
Why It Matters
The hearing establishes the oversight framework for how federal agencies prioritize and fund security technologies that directly impact the screening processes and safety protocols for public transit and networks nationwide.
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Focus on Surface vs. Air Security
The hearing highlights a specific congressional interest in shifting focus toward surface transportation security technologies, which have historically received less attention than aviation security.
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