Enhanced Oversight and Fairer Appeals for Security Screening Decisions.
This law increases oversight of federal security screenings at airports and borders by establishing an advisory committee including civil rights experts. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) improve and simplify the appeal process for individuals wrongly flagged as threats who face travel difficulties. It also requires the government to publish detailed data on the effectiveness and civil rights impact of these screenings.
Key points
Establishment of a DHS advisory committee to oversee and recommend changes to security screening and watchlist procedures.
DHS must create a plan to make the appeal (Redress) process faster, fairer, and more transparent for citizens wrongly identified as risks.
Mandatory annual reporting of detailed data on watchlists and enhanced screenings, including analysis of their impact on civil rights and privacy.
Status:
Expired
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