Transportation Security Administration

link titlelink titleThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. The TSA was originally organized in the U.S. Department of Transportation but was moved to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003.

Related Topics:
Aviation and Transportation Security Act - U.S. Congress - George W. Bush - November 19 - 2001 - U.S. Department of Transportation - U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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The agency was created in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. The organization was charged, in the midst of much confusion over appropriate safety procedures, with developing policies to ensure the safety of U.S. air traffic and other forms of transportation. Airport security and the prevention of aircraft hijacking is an integral part of the TSA mission. The TSA does not currently operate the Federal Air Marshal (FAMS) program as this program has been transferred to Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Related Topics:
September 11, 2001 attacks - World Trade Center - The Pentagon - Transport - Airport security - Aircraft hijacking - Federal Air Marshal - Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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As of June 2005, a decision was made for FAMS to again be a part of TSA. Various details on the integration of these agencies are yet to be determined.

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