“I want to extend a program that lets some passengers from foreign airports skip screening on their next flight in the U.S. This will make travel easier for them. The airports have to meet our standards. I want this bill to pass.”
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House of Representatives
One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act
A bill to extend a TSA pilot program that lets some passengers arriving from certain foreign airports skip being screened again before connecting to domestic flights. Everyone briefly agreed it would improve airport efficiency and urged passing the bill.
“I want this bill to pass. It will let some passengers skip baggage screening. That will make travel faster. Our government should spend money on this program. It will be good for airports in my district.”
“I want this bill to pass. It will make travel faster for some passengers. The government should spend money on this program.”