Bonnie Watson Coleman: “And I rise in support of H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015. Mr.…”

“And I rise in support of H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that H.R. 3584 includes language authored by Ranking Member Bennie Thompson to direct TSA to move away from how it identifies low-risk passengers for expedited airport screening. In recent years, both the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general and the comptroller general have been very critical about the security risks of the so-called managed inclusion process. In response, Ranking Member Thompson introduced the Securing Expedited Screening Act, which was included in this measure. We all have an interest in TSA effectively managing airport screening. Ensuring that a robust known-traveler program for low-risk travelers is built into TSA's concept of screening operations just makes sense. That is why I support the expansion of the PreCheck program, under which expedited screening is provided to travelers who have been fully vetted prior to arriving at the airport. I am pleased that H.R. 3584 includes provisions to expand the public's enrollment in the PreCheck program by, among other things, coordinating with the private sector to deploy TSA-approved online and mobile enrollment centers. Another key to the effective management of airport screening is the maintenance of the security equipment. I am pleased that H.R.…”