I think that--correct me if I am wrong--but you made the suggestion that we should include a provision...
Kathleen Rice
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Kathleen Maura Rice is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 4th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights during her time in office. Rice previously served as the District Attorney of Nassau County, where she was known for her efforts to combat domestic violence and improve public safety. She has also been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for her constituents in New York.
I don't think there is any question that we need to do more robust criminal background checks.
Thank you again for this opportunity to testify concerning access control measures at our Nation's airports.
I want to express my eagerness to work with you and with all the Members of this subcommittee to do absolutely everything we can to maximize the security of our aviation sector.
The Transportation Security Administration's mission is to protect the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
If we are going to get to the bottom of how we can keep American travelers safe at the 450 airports we have in this country, we have to be able to have an open and frank discussion.
Recent incidents, most notably the gun-smuggling operation involving a Delta employee, have highlighted the urgent need for us to look closely at access controls in our Nation's airports.
It is going to take a collaborative, comprehensive effort to ensure that on the front end SIDA badges are distributed only to individuals who have been thoroughly vetted.





