Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act (S.

1804)

The Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act would authorize and improve the
Transportation Security Administrations Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). The bill
directs the TSA to consult with the ASAC on the development and implementation of policies,
programs, and rulemakings pertaining to aviation security.

The ASAC, currently operating under a charter issued by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), is in need of updating and expansion. This bill recognizes the broad set of stakeholders
impacted by TSAs decisions and polices. It expands the size of the ASAC from 27 to 34 members
to guarantee a seat for the following comprehensive list of stakeholders.

Air Carriers
All-cargo air transportation
Indirect air carriers
Labor organizations representing
air carrier employees
Labor organizations representing
transportation security officers
Aircraft manufacturers
Airport operators
Airport construction and
maintenance contractors
Labor organizations representing
employees of airport construction
and maintenance contractors
General aviation
Privacy organizations
The travel industry
Airport-based businesses
Businesses that conduct security
operations at airports
Aeronautical repair stations
Passenger advocacy groups
The aviation technology security
industry (including bio-metrics)
Victims of terrorist acts against
aviation
Law enforcement and security
experts



The Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act also improves the DHS charter by directing
the ASAC to form subcommittees to address the following specific aviation security issues.

Air Cargo Security - the implementation of air cargo security programs to screen air cargo on
passenger aircraft and all-cargo aircraft.

General Aviation general aviation facilities, general aviation aircraft, and helicopter operations at
general aviation and commercial service airports.

Perimeter and Access Control - recommendations on airport perimeter security, exit lane security and
technology at commercial service airports, and access control issues.

Security Technology - security technology standards and requirements for technology used to screen
passengers and cargo, avionic technology and biometric technology.

H.R.1204 The House of Representatives passed a very similar bill last December with a 411-3 vote.