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Testimony

2012 Testimony

  • August 1, 2012 – Statement of John W. Halinski Deputy Administrator, Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security (pdf, 55kb)
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TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Pittsburgh International Airport

Press Release

PITTSBURGH – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane at is located at the main terminal.

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by TSA Administrator John S. Pistole

Speech

Good afternoon. Thank you Minister Fletcher, and thank you all for joining us here at Ottawa’s MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.  It is an honor to represent the United States for this important announcement.  

I want to first express my thanks to Minister Steven Fletcher, and all of our friends and colleagues in the Canadian government for working with us to make this event possible. 

TSA Names Douglas Hofsass Assistant Administrator for Office of Risk Based Security

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Douglas Hofsass as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Risk Based Security. This office is responsible for developing innovative approaches to transportation security that build upon a risk-based, intelligence driven model to implement procedures that facilitate effective and efficient security.

TSA Pre✓™ Expands to Canadian NEXUS Members

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the inclusion of Canadian NEXUS members in TSA Pre✓™ as part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan. Beginning November 15, Canadian citizens traveling domestically in the United States who are members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) NEXUS program are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening at participating U.S. airports.

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Denver International Airport

Press Release

DENVER – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Denver International Airport (DEN). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and/or US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane is located at the South Checkpoint.

TSA Pre✓™ Expands to Additional Airlines at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport

Press Release

DALLAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the expansion of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. TSA Pre✓™ is now available at Terminal E in addition to the previously announced lanes located at Terminals A, C and D.

TSA Pre✓™ Hits 3 Million Mark

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the agency has screened more than 3 million travelers through TSA Pre✓™ lanes. TSA Pre✓™ is currently available in 26 airports and operational with five airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways.

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Washington Dulles International Airport

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select frequent travelers of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and/or US Airways or are members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits.

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