H.R. 2335 – Reading Mode

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2335

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 7, 2009

Mr. Oberstar (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a program to ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation.

Security screening of individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation

(a)

In general

Section 44903(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and

(2)

by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:

(7)

Security screening of individuals with metal implants

(A)

In general

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall carry out a program to ensure fair treatment in the screening of individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation.

(B)

Purpose

The purpose of the program shall be to limit disruptions for individuals with metal implants traveling in air transportation in a manner that is consistent with aviation security needs.

(C)

Program requirements

In establishing the program, the Secretary shall develop a travel credential or system that incorporates biometric technology and other applicable technologies to verify the identity of an individual who has a metal implant.

(D)

Procedures

In establishing the program, the Secretary shall develop procedures—

(i)

to develop credentials to verify the identity of an individual who has a metal implant;

(ii)

to resolve false matches and false nonmatches relating to the use of the travel credential or system;

(iii)

to determine the method for issuance of the travel credential or system to individuals; and

(iv)

to invalidate any credential or system issued to an individual under the program that is lost, stolen, or no longer authorized for use.

(E)

Metal implant defined

In this paragraph, the term metal implant means a metal device or object that has been surgically implanted or otherwise placed in the body of an individual, including any metal device used in a hip or knee replacement, metal plate, metal screw, metal rod inside a bone, and other metal orthopedic implants.

(b)

Effective date

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish the program required by the amendment made by subsection (a) and publish a description of the program in the Federal Register.