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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Confirmation Hearing for TSA Administrator Nominee Peter V. Neffenger
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on May 21, 2015, to consider the nomination of Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger for the position of Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The hearing reviewed his background, including his service in the U.S. Coast Guard and his experience in emergency response.
The TSA Administrator oversees national airport security and traveler screening policies, and this hearing is a required step in the Senate's process to confirm a permanent leader for the agency following a vacancy.
Who It Affects
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The agency is undergoing a leadership transition to fill a vacant Administrator position.
Peter V. Neffenger
He is the subject of the confirmation process for a federal appointment.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 21, 2015, to evaluate Peter V. Neffenger's nomination for TSA Administrator.
- The TSA Administrator position had been vacant since the resignation of John Pistole in December 2014.
- Peter V. Neffenger has served over 33 years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Neffenger previously served as the Deputy National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response.
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- Neffenger served as a Coast Guard Fellow and Detailee for two years at the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Neffenger assisted in the multi-agency response to the 1993 Amtrak Sunset Limited train derailment.
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Focus on Risk-Based Security
The hearing highlights a transition toward risk-based screening approaches initiated by the previous administration.
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