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Dignified Airport Screenings: Protecting Passenger Privacy

This Act aims to improve airport security screening procedures to be more respectful for all passengers, especially transgender individuals and those traveling with religious headwear. It introduces new privacy rules, such as prohibiting the retention of screening images and allowing passengers to choose the gender of the officer conducting a pat-down, enhancing comfort and dignity during travel.
Key points
New airport security screening procedures that respect the privacy and dignity of transgender individuals and those traveling with religious headwear.
Prohibition on storing and viewing body scan images, increasing passenger privacy protection.
Option to choose the gender of the officer conducting a pat-down and the choice of a private screening with a mirror and a witness.
Limiting the invasiveness of pat-downs and prohibiting profiling based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Requirement to study new scanning technologies that are gender-neutral and less intrusive.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4249
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Process start date: 2021-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Screening With Dignity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4249.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New airport security screening procedures that respect the privacy and dignity of transgender individuals and those traveling with religious headwear.
  • Prohibition on storing and viewing body scan images, increasing passenger privacy protection.
  • Option to choose the gender of the officer conducting a pat-down and the choice of a private screening with a mirror and a witness.
  • Limiting the invasiveness of pat-downs and prohibiting profiling based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
  • Requirement to study new scanning technologies that are gender-neutral and less intrusive.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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